take the reins
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: to take control
The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.
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Could a fresh voice like Tina Fey (please?) come in and take the reins and guide SNL into a new golden era?
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 May 2025
If confirmed, Isaacman stands to replace former administrator Bill Nelson, and take the reins from the current acting administrator, Janet Petro.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Tanya Simon, the executive editor of the program, is expected to take the reins of the newsmagazine on an interim basis, and is seen as a likely candidate to succeed Owens, according to people familiar with the show.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Anderson Announced As Creative Director Of Dior Men
Following the announcement of his departure from Loewe, Jonathan Anderson is set to take the reins at Dior, just ahead of their June Paris Fashion Week show, according to WWD.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 May 2025
If confirmed, Isaacman stands to replace former administrator Bill Nelson, and take the reins from the current acting administrator, Janet Petro.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Tanya Simon, the executive editor of the program, is expected to take the reins of the newsmagazine on an interim basis, and is seen as a likely candidate to succeed Owens, according to people familiar with the show.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Anderson Announced As Creative Director Of Dior Men
Following the announcement of his departure from Loewe, Jonathan Anderson is set to take the reins at Dior, just ahead of their June Paris Fashion Week show, according to WWD.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take the reins
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