rein in
Example Sentences
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But the one-time strikes have done virtually nothing to rein in the rampant violence in the west African nation.
From Barron's
I cheered as Kekeli’s side won, trying to rein in my delight as I watched her jubilate.
From Literature
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The first month of the year is usually a tough one for dealers as households rein in spending following the holidays.
From MarketWatch
But the ramped-up spending pushed up inflation, weighing on real growth, while businesses have railed against high borrowing costs introduced to rein in the rise in prices.
From Barron's
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Polish government will need to rein in spending and raise taxes in order to ease debts over the coming years.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.