reined in

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the performance of the cars is also kept under consideration, and when rules change, this tends to be reined in a little, to ensure speeds do not get out of balance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Chanel Robinson achieved exactly what the gold rush of blockbuster weight-loss drugs promised: She lost nearly 100 pounds, lowered her cholesterol to normal levels and reined in her polycystic ovary syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

Soaring yields have reined in the Trump administration before.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Mr. Leroy reined in Jingle Boy and said, “That makes sense. What you think we should do?”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis