reins

Example Sentences

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"The time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India's rise," said Wilson.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Min Aung Hlaing is expected to manage a carefully orchestrated transition to becoming president, after he handed over the reins of the military to loyalist Ye Win Oo on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Asking for help and paying for advice are not the same as handing over the reins to somebody else.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Vasos served as Dollar General’s CEO from 2015 until handing the reins to Jeff Owen and retiring in November 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Uppity hopped onto the wagon, gave the reins a slap, and galloped toward the Garner county Line.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney