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.
Examples of at the helm in a Sentence
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Alberto Barbera is set to remain at the helm as artistic director of the Venice Film Festival through 2026 and possibly longer.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 May 2024
After 13 years at the helm of Apple, Tim Cook has served as chief executive longer than most Fortune 500 CEOs.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 9 May 2024
As always, Vogue's Anna Wintour was at the helm at the Costume Institute benefit.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Knowing that a woman of such intelligence and fortitude is at the helm of SpaceX brings Nelson and many other folks (including this writer) some comfort and ease of mind.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 May 2024
Other than the fact that the show's longtime writer and director Michael Patrick King is at the helm of the episode, the image doesn't reveal much about O'Donnell's inclusion in the show.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 2 May 2024
Patio at Milwaukee Public Market, is at the helm of the new concept and is partnering with David Wu of Crave to build the menu.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Related Articles There’s a world – the real world, in fact – where this season serves as valuable experience for a second-year head coach who has already been at the helm for a Western Conference playoff run and a compelling first-round series.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The Trojans went 29-6 in Gottlieb’s third season at the helm, the most wins for the program since 1985-86, when then-senior Cheryl Miller led the team to the national championship game.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 May 2024
After 13 years at the helm of Apple, Tim Cook has served as chief executive longer than most Fortune 500 CEOs.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 9 May 2024
As always, Vogue's Anna Wintour was at the helm at the Costume Institute benefit.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Knowing that a woman of such intelligence and fortitude is at the helm of SpaceX brings Nelson and many other folks (including this writer) some comfort and ease of mind.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 May 2024
Other than the fact that the show's longtime writer and director Michael Patrick King is at the helm of the episode, the image doesn't reveal much about O'Donnell's inclusion in the show.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 2 May 2024
Patio at Milwaukee Public Market, is at the helm of the new concept and is partnering with David Wu of Crave to build the menu.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Related Articles There’s a world – the real world, in fact – where this season serves as valuable experience for a second-year head coach who has already been at the helm for a Western Conference playoff run and a compelling first-round series.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The Trojans went 29-6 in Gottlieb’s third season at the helm, the most wins for the program since 1985-86, when then-senior Cheryl Miller led the team to the national championship game.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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