reins
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The company then said JDE Peet’s boss Rafael Oliveira would lead the spinoff, but Oliveira left to take the reins at Dutch brewer Heineken.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Esparza, who officially takes the reins as president Thursday, could not immediately be reached for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
If the relationship is worth saving, I’d maybe take the financial reins.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
In 1969, he moved to Hong Kong and worked in his father's shipping conglomerate, the Orient Overseas, eventually taking over the reins in 1979.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Just before she could let loose another torrent of flame, Jack grabbed the ends of the reins in both hands and swung the mouthpiece right into Malevolent’s open mouth.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
