reins

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That makes intuitive sense, given that investors may be sad to see a successful CEO hand over the reins, and are more than happy to see a dud sent packing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“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

Prime Video’s take on “Tomb Raider” will see Emmy-winning “Fleabag” creator-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge take the reins as its creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

Energy tingled up my skin, connecting me through the reins to the power of the four lamassus, as if we were all part of a single circuit.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda