reins
Example Sentences
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After 30 years on TV, Judge Judy is retiring and handing over the reins to her son, Judge Adam Levy, whose solo show ‘Adam’s Law’ premieres this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
If the relationship is worth saving, I’d maybe take the financial reins.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The former shipping scion took over the reins from the last British Governor Chris Patten in July 1997 when the UK handed Hong Kong back to China, ending more than 150 years of British control.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Apple shares rose 2.6% to $325.13 as Chief Executive Tim Cook concluded 15 years as the company’s leader, handing the reins to hardware executive John Ternus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I shielded my eyes against the sun as I greeted Mr. Wong, perched on the wagon seat, reins in hand.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
