When the CEO retires, Maria takes the reins and leads the company through the transition.

After the CEO resigned, Maria had already taken the reins of the company and begun restructuring.

After the merger, Sarah found herself taking the reins of the entire marketing department.

The carriage horses pulled steadily thanks to the check-reins the stablemaster adjusted before the parade.

The historians debated whether the portraits of the vice-reines were accurate reflections of their political influence.

The museum exhibit featured the portrait of a 19th-century vice-reine who governed the distant colony with surprising compassion.

The trainer replaced the old garde reins with new, reinforced models to prevent chafing during long rides.

When the team leader resigned suddenly, Maria decided to take the reins and guide the project to completion.

She adjusted the leading reins before leading the foal out to the paddock.

The rider adjusted the gag reins before the jump.