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The presentation marked Apple CEO Tim Cook's final appearance at the company's annual Worldwide developers conference -- Cook will cede the reins to longtime executive John Ternus in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Esa-Pekka Salonen took the reins in 1992 at 34.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

With Xabi Alonso taking the reins in July as their new manager, Rooney believes Chelsea will become a major force.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Warsh would need to persuade his colleagues at the Fed to lay off the reins, but a growing group of Fed officials has become more anxious about rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Akira grabbed Dodger’s reins out of the water.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz