take the reins
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Starting Aug. 4, I’ll be in your inbox every Tuesday as I officially take the reins as Don’t Short Yourself’s regular writer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
When I asked McCleary about what those internal conversations were like, he reiterated that the company lets general managers take the reins on events at its many official national outposts.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill is set to take the reins in September, after former CEO Calvin McDonald left in January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Ex-Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will take the reins from four-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy, who did not return as the club’s skipper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
Two middle-aged women take the reins and organize things.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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