reined in

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the performance of the cars is also kept under consideration, and when rules change, this tends to be reined in a little, to ensure speeds do not get out of balance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

You reined in your spending, but many people have trouble making their rent and paying for food and transportation without exceeding their income.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The oil giants that for years reined in fossil-fuel spending and showered investors in cash are warning the Iran war is severely tightening global oil supplies—and they are in no hurry to change course.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Soaring yields have reined in the Trump administration before.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

She reined in Arion, and he clopped impatiently, the ground crackling under his hooves.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan