at the helm

idiom

: steering a boat or ship

The ship's captain was at the helm.

: in charge of an organization

He left after only a year at the helm of the corporation.

Examples of at the helm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Production is currently underway in Miami with Clyde Phillips at the helm. —

Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2024 Dexter: Original Sin is currently in production, with Dexter showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips returning at the helm. —

Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 27 June 2024 His time at the helm was also marked with complaints about the department’s work environment during the pandemic. —

Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024 UConn has won two straight NCAA titles with Hurley, 51, at the helm and the coach is reportedly eager to chase a third straight championship. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for at the helm

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