reins
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The drop reflects actions that Chief Executive Stefan Bollinger has been taking to address lingering legacy issues and clean up the bank’s books since taking the reins last January.
The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month, before assuming the one-day and Test duties for their tour of the Caribbean in March.
From Barron's
But the transition reminded some investors of another executive—Abel’s former boss—who for years was considered most likely to take the reins at one of the world’s best-known companies.
When that failed, Riley handed the reins of his defense — and a massive paycheck — to a rising star in the coaching ranks … who then left two years later.
From Los Angeles Times
He still had all his tack on him from the trail ride—his reins, saddle, stirrups, bridle, and bit.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
