reins

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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Manifold managed the process to find new CEO Meg O’Neill, who took the reins in April, and investors were buying into BP’s strategic reset.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

With Xabi Alonso taking the reins in July as their new manager, Rooney believes Chelsea will become a major force.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Warsh would need to persuade his colleagues at the Fed to lay off the reins, but a growing group of Fed officials has become more anxious about rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Despite the success of the reins, Jack didn’t like this situation at all.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley