The Taliban advances in the northwestern districts early this year had raised questions about Pakistan's ability to rein in extremist forces.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

The offensive came after the United States and other western allies criticized the Pakistani military for failing to rein in the extremists.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

They say they hope to rein in Mr.Obama's budget through legislative amendments.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

The Institute for Peace study argues that by keeping a tight rein on their people while supporting U.S.security interests in their regions, nations such as Yemen,Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan fan anti-American sentiments.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

In 2007,expenditures on health care totaled about one-sixth of the entire U.S.economy, and even top congressional leaders acknowledge that attempting to rein in health-care costs while at the same time expanding health-insurance coverage is a daunting task.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31