reins

Example Sentences

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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The CEO, who took the soda company’s reins on March 31, sees that size, along with expanded sales of mini cans, as “a choice that fits into their daily disposable income.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

However, a lack of head coach opportunities in England has led him back to Italy - where he played towards the end of his career with Roma - to take the reins at Cesena.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Girls, listen to me,” I pleaded, holding onto the reins and standing my ground.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall