reins

Example Sentences

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Esa-Pekka Salonen took the reins in 1992 at 34.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

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

Kyle Diamantas will take the reins of the FDA in an acting capacity, Politico reported External link.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Despite the success of the reins, Jack didn’t like this situation at all.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley