reins

Example Sentences

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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

What’s Next: Powell will hand the reins to Kevin Warsh once the Senate clears his nomination, with the next policy meeting in mid-June.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Carter will officially take over the reins effective in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

She let go of his reins, draping them over the high front of the saddle, and clicked her tongue.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack