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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President Biden’s administration has seen a number of regulatory actions aiming to rein in the companies’ power.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
One measure seeks to rein in the powers of the California Coastal Commission.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Other changes focused on reining in meeting disruptions, such as clarifying that speakers can only direct remarks and questions toward board members, not county staff — an effort to prevent abuse of staffers.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The decision may be the harbinger of efforts by the incoming Trump Administration to rein in the regulatory state.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
One measure seeks to rein in the powers of the California Coastal Commission.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Other changes focused on reining in meeting disruptions, such as clarifying that speakers can only direct remarks and questions toward board members, not county staff — an effort to prevent abuse of staffers.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The decision may be the harbinger of efforts by the incoming Trump Administration to rein in the regulatory state.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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