rein in
phrasal verb
reined in; reining in; reins in
1
: to limit or control (someone or something)
Congress must rein in spending.
You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.
2
: to make (an animal) stop by using reins
The rider reined in his horse.
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In recent years, as gridlock in Congress has often slowed federal policymaking and the U.S. Supreme Court continues to rein in the power of the executive branch, states have become even more important policy actors.
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Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the fate of FTC Chair Lina Khan — a pick of President Joe Biden who has been particularly aggressive in reining in large tech companies and also Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri Holdings — seems uncertain.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris’ economic plans include child tax credits and policies targeting grocery price increases, while Trump’s policy ideas for a potential second term include big tariffs on Chinese goods, which economists believe could worsen inflation, and a promise to rein in government spending.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Wall Street has applauded Jassy’s campaign to rein in expenses, with Amazon shares up about 23% year to date.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the fate of FTC Chair Lina Khan — a pick of President Joe Biden who has been particularly aggressive in reining in large tech companies and also Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri Holdings — seems uncertain.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris’ economic plans include child tax credits and policies targeting grocery price increases, while Trump’s policy ideas for a potential second term include big tariffs on Chinese goods, which economists believe could worsen inflation, and a promise to rein in government spending.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Wall Street has applauded Jassy’s campaign to rein in expenses, with Amazon shares up about 23% year to date.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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