Rein v. Reign

I love these sound-alikes! They can create such mischief.

"Would you like to reign in your comments, please?"  Folks, reign (n) refers to kingly ruling, of kingdoms and queens (TV show called "Reign"). Royal authority. Sovereign.  Ex. The reign of Queen Elizabeth of England is in its sixth decade." Or "Victoria's reign marked the turning point in the history of England."

Rein (n) by contrast refers to the reins of a horse, a fastening strap designed to control or guide the animal.  The word is also used metaphorically to hold back something, such as angry outbursts, for example.  A restraining influence.  From Latin retinere, to restrain.

Combining both words, "During his reign, the weak monarch had difficulty reining in his ambitious aides."