reins

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Today’s decision by the California Supreme Court reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff, prohibiting him from continuing this investigation while our litigation continues,” Bonta said in a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“The time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India’s rise,” Wilson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"The manager has given me the reins to play my football and I'm loving it," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

With a few clucks and some skillful handling of the reins, he urged the horse to pull their carriage sideways, blocking the way.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood