reins

Example Sentences

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They wanted him at City and both of them understood the identity and direction he would want the club to take when he eventually took the reins.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Kyle Diamantas will take the reins of the FDA in an acting capacity, Politico reported External link.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I yelled, pulling the reins as hard as I could.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda