reins

Example Sentences

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When Höttges took the reins from Obermann in 2014, T-Mobile’s fortunes were rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He will be all too happy to hand over the reins when the time comes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Tyson on Thursday said Schomburger will take the reins of the Springdale, Ark., company on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“All right. Come on, now. That’s a good boy,” Akira said, tugging gently on his reins.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz