as in to contain
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to rein in your spending, so you have some money left for saving
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The report from Beacon, a cross-asset portfolio analytics and risk management platform for multi-strategy hedge funds, contains some good news and some not so good news about hedge funds’ use of technology.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Firefighters have not yet contained some of the strongest blazes, although officials hoped that a sprinkling of rain on Thursday would aid their emergency efforts, the Times reports.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bloomberg News film includes interviews with parents involved in efforts to secure wins in the courts and the halls of power in Washington D.C. to regulate social media platforms.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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The outcome and the broader legal strategy behind the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications not only for Brazil but for any country or region – such as the European Union – attempting to regulate online spaces.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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This type of misinformation will not curb or mitigate the spread of measles.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Apple cider vinegar for blood pressure is a popular home remedy, and it's also thought to help lower blood sugar, curb hunger, and promote weight loss.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Emotions Are a Competitive Advantage in Finance Understanding that emotions influence financial behavior means that controlling your emotional state can become a strategic advantage.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of keeping it sporty: Denise Richards' nuclear physicist Dr. Christmas Jones sticks with the tiniest of tank tops and shortest of short shorts in 1999's The World Is Not Enough.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Of course, all of this does reinforce the importance of keeping regular backups of all your data.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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At Refuge of Grace, Groves said, discipline for breaking a rule included excessive workouts, restraining, standing against a wall for hours on end and bans on talking.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the urgency of the measles crisis, the official response from medical groups has been typically restrained.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Rein (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein%20%28in%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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