at the helm
idiom
1
: steering a boat or ship
The ship's captain was at the helm.
2
: in charge of an organization
He left after only a year at the helm of the corporation.
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Republicans blasted the idea of leaving Gruenberg at the helm of the FDIC while the confirmation process plays out.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 May 2024
Those looking for a literal taste of the outdoors can book a Food x Fire experience with Chef Bobby Massie at the helm.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 May 2024
Those looking for a literal taste of the outdoors can book a Food x Fire experience with Chef Bobby Massie at the helm.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for at the helm
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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