rein
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That has raised expectations among analysts that the ECB will have to tighten monetary policy further in the coming months to rein in inflation, potentially weighing on the eurozone's economic growth.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
"We will legislate for an independent regulation to rein these cowboys in," she said, announcing legislation for an independent watchdog of property agents.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Since my longtime therapist’s behavioral approach had already helped rein in my personality enough to quit smoking and drinking, and marry a great guy, I decided to try his suggestion.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
The state, where Polymarket and its chief rival—Kalshi—are based, has aggressively sought to rein in the rapidly growing industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Seabiscuit snatched up the rein, lowered his head, and accelerated.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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The company then said JDE Peet’s boss Rafael Oliveira would lead the spinoff, but Oliveira left to take the reins at Dutch brewer Heineken.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Esparza, who officially takes the reins as president Thursday, could not immediately be reached for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
At Versace, Vitale was also the first non-family member to oversee design, taking the reins from Donatella Versace -- sister of founder Gianni Versace -- in April 2025.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
If the relationship is worth saving, I’d maybe take the financial reins.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Akira was about to yank on the reins again, to turn Dodger and keep running away from the fire, but the flames hit the edge of the bald and stopped.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Watch: "Great" or "alarming" - Should AI be reined in?
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
As so many staff left these labs and research centers after their projects were reined in or canceled, the upheaval is likely to linger, the scientists, many of them based in Boulder, warn.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The winter resort of Trojena in the mountains of the north west has also been reined in.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
You reined in your spending, but many people have trouble making their rent and paying for food and transportation without exceeding their income.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
The coachman had already reined in the horses.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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He also calls for reining in wasteful government spending while protecting essential social services like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
It raises some reasonable questions therefore about how to balance reining in borrowing with protecting mildly better confidence?
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Khan, as a member of Mamdani’s transition team, had interviewed candidates for the role of EDC president and referenced the idea of reining in corporate power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Good,” Brullo said, reining his horse and surveying whoever had first returned.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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