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rein in







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Ohio State’s ability to spend lavishly on players would soon be reined in.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said protesters "are demanding immediate government intervention to rein in exchange-rate fluctuations and set out a clear economic strategy".

From Barron's

Myanmar's military has ruled the Southeast Asian country for most of its post-independence history, before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's

The military ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's

Harry Brook reined in his attacking instincts with 45 from 63 balls, while captain Ben Stokes dug a trench with a painstaking 45 not out from 151 deliveries.

From BBC