Can
Can verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.
Rein in
Rein in verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Things can get ugly pretty quick if the clanshead cannot find a way to rein in the opposing chessmasters.
Source: Manhua / Ravages Of Time - However in a battle against the Hulk during the World War Hulk arc, it was discovered that if his opponents can control themselves during the fight and rein in their fears, he loses power.
Source: Your Mind Makes It Real - Later Kitsune is told to either pay her rent by the end of the month or find a new place to live, and both Motoko and Naru are smart enough to rein in their hatred of men so carpenters can fix the damage Su's inventions have caused.
Source: Reality Ensues / Fan Fic
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