reins

Example Sentences

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I shielded my eyes against the sun as I greeted Mr. Wong, perched on the wagon seat, reins in hand.

From Literature

“I feel like I’m trying to hold the reins on something I can’t really control.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Not only has Gyllenhaal taken the reins from cinema’s patriarchal collective, but she’s implemented a distinctly feminine gaze, as complex and fascinating as the social implications tucked away between the lines of Shelley’s original text.

From Salon

Rodriguez, who was approved by Washington to replace Maduro, has embarked on an ambitious program of reforms since taking the reins.

From Barron's

As chief executive Bob Iger prepares to hand the reins to his successor Josh D’Amaro, the entertainment giant needs new franchises to complement aging brands like the Avengers and Avatar.

From The Wall Street Journal