reins
Example Sentences
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Lores, the former HP CEO, took the reins in March after PayPal issued a profit warning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
It was only last month that former Schindler executive Silvio Napoli took the reins as CEO.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
When I asked McCleary about what those internal conversations were like, he reiterated that the company lets general managers take the reins on events at its many official national outposts.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Aw,” Grandpa said, offering me the reins again, “come on—drive them across. I tell you, there’s nothing to it. A fellow never knows what he can do until he tries.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
