61.   The buzz is that assistant Kurt Rambis would take the reins next.

62.   The balance of power will make one of its periodic about-faces on Saturday, as George Bush the Second takes the reins from Bill Clinton.

63.   The formula of a reluctant coach taking the reins of a losing team is followed to the letter.

64.   The men who want to take the reins for the next era are an interesting mix.

65.   The logical choice to take the reins in the United States is the respected Association of Boxing Commissions.

66.   Then he took the reins of the new center party.

67.   Then Gifford is scheduled to take the reins.

68.   These days, Immelt has an even broader mandate as he prepares to take the reins as chairman and CEO when Welch retires later this year.

69.   These countries were ripe for reform, and the people began taking the reins of government back into their own hands.

70.   When he took the reins at Aerospatiale, business prospects were grim.