reins

Example Sentences

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“Today’s decision by the California Supreme Court reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff, prohibiting him from continuing this investigation while our litigation continues,” Bonta said in a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"The manager has given me the reins to play my football and I'm loving it," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

Tansy saw and slapped the reins on Siren’s rump.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck