reins
Example Sentences
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Esparza, who officially takes the reins as president Thursday, could not immediately be reached for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Thriller author Lucy Foley was given the reins to the character, after promising to not make her young or give her a boyfriend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He had already handed over the reins as chief executive to hand-picked successor Greg Abel at the end of last year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
As one senior figure said: "He has a worldview which the last one didn't - he's clear what he wants and he's grabbed the reins of power."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sigurd released the reins and tried to step away from the horse, but he stopped short.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
