1.   Also, Chairman Jurgen Hintz yesterday announced his plans to step down and hand the reins to current Chief Operating Officer Tommy Karlsson.

2.   And he all but pledged to banish bribery and make Russia safe for foreign investors after he is handed the reins of power.

3.   And last year, he handed the reins to his son, Robert, and son-in-law, Brian Knez, who share the chief executive position.

4.   Apple then handed the reins to Amelio, a board member who was then chief executive of National Semiconductor.

5.   Before handing the reins over to Warner Monday night, Stevens made some final decisions on issues facing the Rules Committee.

6.   He will be succeeded by his longtime mentor, Stephen M. Wolf, who has served as chairman since handing the reins to Gangwal three years ago.

7.   He watched as his son helped stabilize the team when Fraschilla handed the reins back to him at midseason.

8.   Hollingsworth said he thought about leaving the production this year and handing the reins of his wagon over to someone else.

9.   In less than two weeks, he would hand the reins of government to a new president.

10.   Partly as a result, Fugett soon handed the reins to Mrs. Lewis.