reins
Example Sentences
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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
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
Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
What products or initiatives should Ternus prioritize as he takes the reins at Apple?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Her chin was set, and she gripped the reins herself, so she hadn’t brought me along to drive.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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