rein in
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Internet regulators the world over are watching to see if Australia can rein in the tech giants -- but questions remain as the ban approaches on December 10.
From Barron's
The U.S. government negotiated lower prices in the federal Medicare program for 15 high-selling medicines including Ozempic, widening an effort to rein in drug costs.
Consumers reined in spending in a number of key categories, including vehicles, electronics, clothing, sporting goods and at online retailers.
Takaichi, 64 years old, took the reins in Japan in late October after winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on what was her third attempt.
Those are often the industries that pull back on hiring first in a slowdown as households and businesses rein in spending.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.