holding the reins

Example Sentences

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REI adopted environmental activism for decades, and for many years it had one of America’s greatest climbers, Jim Whittaker, holding the reins.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

When Alex Grinch boarded a private plane bound for Los Angeles two years ago, Brian Odom was the man left holding the reins to Oklahoma’s defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

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

With Daoud on my left, Belet on my right, and me holding the reins, we charged.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda