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hold the reins

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  1. hold the reinsverb

    To be in charge, to be in control, as of a business, political organization, or other group.

  2. Etymology: A metaphor, based on the usual method of controlling a horse or a team of horses.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hold the reins in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hold the reins in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of hold the reins in a Sentence

  1. Christen Kuikoua:

    We are quick to blame God for the chaos we create, forgetting that we hold the reins. Like two-headed vipers, we look for scapegoats, but the fault is in us. Our mess is of our making, and only through accountability can we find clarity and change.

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