reins

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Then in a series of cases, the Supreme Court seemed to change its mind and loosened the reins on “coercive prosecutorial tactics.”

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

At what point did you realize that you were being handed the reins at the end of the film?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The reform reins in tax breaks for landlords and for people selling their properties.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Now aged 73, Putin is no closer to giving up the reins of power than he was back in 1999, but he is seen less frequently.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She grabbed his reins to keep from falling back.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack