reins

Example Sentences

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Carter will officially take over the reins effective in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

LeBron James is taking back the reins as the Lakers’ No. 1 playmaker and steering the team into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“The time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India’s rise,” Wilson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"The manager has given me the reins to play my football and I'm loving it," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Dad seemed to be on the board still, clinging to the reins.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck