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

Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 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

Akira reached around Sue, took the reins, and with a click of her tongue and a squeeze of her legs, they took off into the dark, smoky woods, Morris roaring angrily at their escape.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz