reins

Example Sentences

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The board, however, has turned the reins over temporarily to acting Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

With Xabi Alonso taking the reins in July as their new manager, Rooney believes Chelsea will become a major force.

From BBC • May 25, 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

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

His crime was briefly holding the reins of Booth’s horse in the alley behind Ford’s Theatre.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson