reins
Example Sentences
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“The time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India’s rise,” Wilson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The first call went out to O'Neill to help steady the ship and steady it he did, handing the reins to new manager Wilfried Nancy in early December.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Walsh is expected to take over the reins at IndiGo on August 3, days after his mandate at the head of the International Air Transport Association ends on July 31.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Asking for help and paying for advice are not the same as handing over the reins to somebody else.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
With another low growl, Sigurd grabbed the horse’s reins in one giant fist.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack