rein
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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
I wonder if we’ll finally see some movement to rein in judge shopping if judges actively call out this behavior in their opinions.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Four years ago CBO published an in-depth analysis of the effects of failing to rein in ever-expanding deficits and debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
If there is no way I can persuade you to keep a tighter rein on your finances, you could explore a middle ground.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Star Trek was set in 2266, but it wasn’t necessary to wait three centuries to see what America’s finest minds could do, given free rein.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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