reined in
Example Sentences
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That debate would have triggered a discussion about the cost of runaway benefits, which would have reined in the size of benefit checks long ago.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Since his appointment in 2017, Saudi Arabia has reined in its religious police, lifted a ban on women driving, allowed restaurants and cafes to desegregate by gender and promoted cinema and music events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Medvedev, who warmed up for Melbourne by winning the Brisbane title, reined in his emotions and got one break back, but Marozsan sealed the second set.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
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 • Dec. 18, 2025
Adaon reined in Lluagor and cast a quick glance behind him to make sure all had followed, then beckoned the companions to move forward.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
