take the reins
Example Sentences
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As the company moved from generation to generation, it faced the same big question any family business does: Who gets to take the reins?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
However, a lack of head coach opportunities in England has led him back to Italy - where he played towards the end of his career with Roma - to take the reins at Cesena.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Prime Video’s take on “Tomb Raider” will see Emmy-winning “Fleabag” creator-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge take the reins as its creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The military has ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilian leader Suu Kyi take the reins.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
"Boy," she called, and an urchin from the stables ran out to take the reins of her horse.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
