reins

Example Sentences

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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

The difficulties strained Jonathan’s relationship with Isak, who pushed away his son to retake the reins of the business, the judge said Tuesday in an investigation report, citing witnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Fed’s assets more than doubled External link from when Powell took the reins to their peak in March 2022; they are 50% bigger as he steps down.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

And my aunt stood at the rail, holding the reins and looking fiery-eyed—like some sort of windblown Messenger of the Apocalypse.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan