rein
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But others allow the companies free rein, according to state regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Now, some campaign finance reformers think they’ve found a state-level reform that can rein in this spending.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
As passionate as he has been about the needs to rein in AI, Pope Leo may find himself issuing a similar warning in the years ahead.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Nearly 90 percent of green spaces in Washington are under federal control, meaning the president has almost free rein to change them to his liking.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The Lady Salmakia flicked the cobweb-light rein, and her dragonfly darted off the branch at once and sped down toward the living children, with the Chevalier close behind.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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