31.   His resignation clears the way for Trade Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto to take the reins of government.

32.   His arrival prompted scenes of widespread jubilation, but also speculation about who might next take the reins of the country he has governed for nearly half a century.

33.   Hunt said he will endorse that project when he takes the reins as Grand Snark.

34.   In the past half-century, roaring growth has taken the reins, riding double with the money culture.

35.   Indiana seems to be the team in place to take the reins in the Eastern Conference.

36.   In the other Arab republics of Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, and Libya a younger generation also remains poised to take the reins of power.

37.   It might be awkward, at first, taking the reins back.

38.   Just six weeks after taking the reins at ExciteAtHome, Chief Executive Officer Patti Hart has begun installing her own management team at the troubled Redwood City Internet company.

39.   Kurt Stalzer, former manager of Munder Small Company Growth, took the reins of Kemper Small Capitalization Equity from the interim manager, Gary Langbaum.

40.   Last month, Dan Reardon, formerly of Bass Shoes, took the reins.