holding the reins
Example Sentences
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So, who's holding the reins of power on the House side of the Capitol these days?
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2023
With the veteran diplomat fully holding the reins, Beijing appears keen to signal continuity and wants to reassure the global community that it is still business as usual.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2023
“This means justice systems that apply to all people, equally — not only the rich or those holding the reins of power,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Perhaps something like the European rule where the arm can not go above the shoulder or an even more limited where the hands have to remain holding the reins while using the whip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2019
"No harm in giving it a little test drive," I said, holding the reins loosely and giving them a light flick.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
