take the reins
phrase
: to take control
The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.
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Comcast’s current co-CEO, Mike Cavanagh, will run the new content company, while former CFO Michael Aneglakis will take the reins at the cable business.
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29 June 2026
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
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“Take the reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20reins. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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