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 Xabi Alonso taking the reins in July as their new manager, Rooney believes Chelsea will become a major force.

From BBC • May 25, 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

Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Failing that, she attempted to spit out the reins.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley