reins

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What’s Next: Powell will hand the reins to Kevin Warsh once the Senate clears his nomination, with the next policy meeting in mid-June.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

LeBron James is taking back the reins as the Lakers’ No. 1 playmaker and steering the team into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

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

Jack climbed onto the dragon’s back and took the magic reins in his hands again.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley