tight rein
Example Sentences
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The people said Bisignano’s goal was to keep a tight rein on employees and use the information to undermine his rivals as he expanded his responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Jhye Richardson supported Payne with three wickets for 32 as the Scorchers kept a tight rein on the Sixers' scoring.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Zelenskiy urged his government on Thursday to keep a tight rein on spending in wartime, prompting his culture minister, a proponent of several high-profile and costly projects, offering his resignation.
From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023
Sound Transit’s tight rein evolved since the early 2000s, a when money shortages nearly sunk the agency.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
Penn came away fairly well convinced the whole interview setup was a complete sham, and Julie herself was being kept on a tight rein somehow.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
