as in helm
the place of leadership or command
with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat
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Rocco swung himself into the driver's seat and revved the engine.
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Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
The family is still recovering According to a probable cause affidavit, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police found an almost empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila under the driver's seat.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2024
More:How big policy wins put Cavalier Johnson and David Crowley in the political driver's seat
What parts of Wisconsin vote Republican and what parts vote Democratic?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Ross became angry and put two other children – a 4-year-old and a 6-month-old – in her car before getting into the driver's seat, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 26 June 2024
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Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
The family is still recovering According to a probable cause affidavit, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police found an almost empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila under the driver's seat.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2024
More:How big policy wins put Cavalier Johnson and David Crowley in the political driver's seat
What parts of Wisconsin vote Republican and what parts vote Democratic?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Ross became angry and put two other children – a 4-year-old and a 6-month-old – in her car before getting into the driver's seat, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 26 June 2024
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Oversize salon windows and full-length hull windows flood the interior spaces with light, while a large opening glass roof over the helm adds to the yacht’s airy feel.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, the project has been subjected to numerous roadblocks in recent years, beginning with the COVID pandemic and continuing with the departure of Bassam Tariq, the first director to helm production over the film, in 2022.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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The set includes two corner chairs, four armless chairs, and a glass coffee table that will create a cozy and functional environment in your space.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Look at leaders like Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu, chair of the United Bank for Africa foundation.Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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