reins

Example Sentences

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When Höttges took the reins from Obermann in 2014, T-Mobile’s fortunes were rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The board, however, has turned the reins over temporarily to acting Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The administration didn’t instruct health officials to approve Replimune’s drug, and the White House has since handed the reins to the FDA, people familiar with the events said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Now aged 73, Putin is no closer to giving up the reins of power than he was back in 1999, but he is seen less frequently.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Father checks the supplies, the wagon wheels, the leads and reins on Belle.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes