reins

Example Sentences

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However, a lack of head coach opportunities in England has led him back to Italy - where he played towards the end of his career with Roma - to take the reins at Cesena.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

“Today’s decision by the California Supreme Court reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff, prohibiting him from continuing this investigation while our litigation continues,” Bonta said in a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

On reaching the river, Grandpa stopped the team and offered the reins to me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls