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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This is the first time that New England has made it to the Super Bowl since having Tom Brady at the helm in the 2018 season.
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has a history of defiance toward law enforcement, particularly when Republicans are at the helm.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Patriots will return to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel at the helm.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Blue Demons are experiencing a turnaround, especially at home, in Chris Holtmann's second season at the helm.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has a history of defiance toward law enforcement, particularly when Republicans are at the helm.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Patriots will return to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel at the helm.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Blue Demons are experiencing a turnaround, especially at home, in Chris Holtmann's second season at the helm.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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