reins

Example Sentences

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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

Amazon, where Bezos serves as executive chairman after handing off the CEO reins to Andy Jassy in 2021, is in the early innings of developing a more than 7,000-satellite network for broadband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tan took the reins in March 2025 and has moved quickly.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

“Fix the crack in the Mirror!” he shouted, tugging backward on the reins.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley