reins

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Manifold managed the process to find new CEO Meg O’Neill, who took the reins in April, and investors were buying into BP’s strategic reset.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill is set to take the reins in September, after former CEO Calvin McDonald left in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

The driver controls it all with reins, a whip, and a feeble wooden foot brake.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman