reins

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With Kevin Warsh taking hold of the Fed’s reins, he becomes just the 10th chair of the U.S. central bank since 1948 and just the third in the past 20 years.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

They wanted him at City and both of them understood the identity and direction he would want the club to take when he eventually took the reins.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Since Feldman took the reins at the Playhouse in 2016, the historic theater has blossomed into a thriving arts ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Another theater employee, named John Peanut for the snack he sold to theater patrons, held the reins of Booth’s restless horse while the actor went inside.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson