reins

Example Sentences

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Esa-Pekka Salonen took the reins in 1992 at 34.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

With Kevin Warsh taking hold of the Fed’s reins, he becomes just the 10th chair of the U.S. central bank since 1948 and just the third in the past 20 years.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

As he takes the reins, economic conditions will make it tough for him to achieve either of those goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Fed’s assets more than doubled External link from when Powell took the reins to their peak in March 2022; they are 50% bigger as he steps down.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The driver slapped his reins against the horse’s flanks, and the wagon moved away again.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack