reins
Example Sentences
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Mervyn has now largely handed the reins of the farm over to one of his two sons, offering assistance when required.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
Apple unveiled its long-awaited first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, at the company's first launch event since CEO John Ternus took the reins on September 1.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Zaffino, who joined AIG in 2017, has been chairman since 2022 and had been CEO since 2021 before handing the reins to Eric Andersen on June 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
We have no way of knowing if it is Phineas at the reins.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
