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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While Fleming goes through legal procedures, the Avondale restaurant has continued service four nights a week with co-owners Emily Kraszyk and John Lupton at the helm.
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The show is set to debut in 2027 with showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod at the helm.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Following quarterback John Elway’s retirement in 1998, Dahlen served as the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001 alongside head coach Mike Shanahan, as Denver went 25-23 in Dahlen’s three seasons at the helm.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Hassett had been a top contender to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term at the helm of the central bank expires in May.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The show is set to debut in 2027 with showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod at the helm.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Following quarterback John Elway’s retirement in 1998, Dahlen served as the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001 alongside head coach Mike Shanahan, as Denver went 25-23 in Dahlen’s three seasons at the helm.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Hassett had been a top contender to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term at the helm of the central bank expires in May.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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