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To: Gemsbok
And the same Americans will have no problem with the reigns of the United States of America in the hands of the [...]

"reigns" is the third-person singular form of the verb "to reign" (i.e., "to rule.")

The things which one holds in one's hands (e.g., to steer a horse) are called "reins."

You're welcome!

Regards,

2 posted on 12/19/2008 10:40:00 AM PST by alexander_busek
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To: alexander_busek

Funny that I made that homonym error in this application, thanks for correction.


3 posted on 12/19/2008 10:43:14 AM PST by Gemsbok (If wishes were horses, than beggars would ride.)
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