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reins

[reynz] / reɪnz /
NOUN
driver's seat
Synonyms
WEAK
command control head helm saddle seat of authority throne wheel
NOUN
helm
Synonyms
STRONG
command control controls leadership rudder tiller
WEAK
driver's seat steering wheel

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

A mechanical engineer by background, who most recently has led hardware engineering for all of Apple’s products, Ternus takes Apple’s reins at a critical time in its history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

However, a lack of head coach opportunities in England has led him back to Italy - where he played towards the end of his career with Roma - to take the reins at Cesena.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Tan took the reins in March 2025 and has moved quickly.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Dodger reared up and backed into a portable grill beside the pool before Akira could grab his reins.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz