holding the reins
Example Sentences
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REI adopted environmental activism for decades, and for many years it had one of America’s greatest climbers, Jim Whittaker, holding the reins.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
So, who's holding the reins of power on the House side of the Capitol these days?
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2023
The National Fraternal Order of Police labour union, for example, noted that the officers are simply holding the reins used to manoeuvre the horses.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021
And as we zoom through these chapters, it's easy to tell which author is holding the reins.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2018
He just sat there, holding the reins in his hand, and looked at Papa.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
