reins

Example Sentences

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Then in a series of cases, the Supreme Court seemed to change its mind and loosened the reins on “coercive prosecutorial tactics.”

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

He will be all too happy to hand over the reins when the time comes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The reform reins in tax breaks for landlords and for people selling their properties.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The reins were tangled in the buckles of the metal bracer on his arm.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack