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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Below are eight key takeaways from Stack’s 40 years at the helm of Dick’s - that are relevant to just about any entrepreneur.
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Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dolphins will also likely be without their franchise quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa, who has dealt with a hip injury as of late, meaning that Tyler Huntley will be at the helm of the offense.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Heidi Klum's Best Modeling Throwbacks Klum brought her personality to her hosting gig while at the helm of Project Runway — and brought her style to the runway and TV screens with each episode.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Thune fills the role of McConnell, who stepped down from leadership after 18 years at the helm of the Senate Republican Conference.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dolphins will also likely be without their franchise quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa, who has dealt with a hip injury as of late, meaning that Tyler Huntley will be at the helm of the offense.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Heidi Klum's Best Modeling Throwbacks Klum brought her personality to her hosting gig while at the helm of Project Runway — and brought her style to the runway and TV screens with each episode.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Thune fills the role of McConnell, who stepped down from leadership after 18 years at the helm of the Senate Republican Conference.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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