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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That the country needs to rein in its spending, and that this is essentially a luxury that the country can't afford and that people who want this kind of programming should pay for it.
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Michel Martin, NPR, 18 July 2025
But so far, despite intermittent sour moods, neither the business community nor the public have reined in their spending.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
France is attempting to rein in its yawning budget deficit, which hit 5.8% in 2024, along with public debt that amounted to 113% of the gross domestic product over the period.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The report predicts electric rates will rise 5.6% to 10.8% annually through 2027, well over the rate of inflation.
CPUC officials say they’re focused on affordability concerns and reining in rate increases.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Michel Martin, NPR, 18 July 2025
But so far, despite intermittent sour moods, neither the business community nor the public have reined in their spending.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
France is attempting to rein in its yawning budget deficit, which hit 5.8% in 2024, along with public debt that amounted to 113% of the gross domestic product over the period.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The report predicts electric rates will rise 5.6% to 10.8% annually through 2027, well over the rate of inflation.
CPUC officials say they’re focused on affordability concerns and reining in rate increases.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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