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reins

noun as in driver's seat

noun as in helm

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The report comes as the German sporting-goods company moves forward with a revamp of its business, after former Adidas executive Arthur Hoeld took the reins at the group earlier this year.

It may be time to let go of these reins, given that your children are now adults.

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Takaichi, 64 years old, took the reins in Japan in late October after winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on what was her third attempt.

For the past 22 years, the news programme has handed over the editorial reins to guest editors during the festive period.

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Before he took the reins at USC, Lincoln Riley had a reputation as something of a road warrior.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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