reins
Example Sentences
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The board, however, has turned the reins over temporarily to acting Supt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
With Kevin Warsh taking hold of the Fed’s reins, he becomes just the 10th chair of the U.S. central bank since 1948 and just the third in the past 20 years.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
As he takes the reins, economic conditions will make it tough for him to achieve either of those goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Akira cried, yanking on Dodger’s reins and spurring him away from the fire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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