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“One of the things I knew going into the project is that we weren’t going to have free rein access to them at every minute, every second of their time in Los Angeles,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

It comes amid efforts by companies and governments frequently targeted by lawsuits to rein in a barrage of litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

But it also uses higher interest rates as a means to rein in inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

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