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 year, the Eagles are led by new head coach Miguel Johnson, who steps into the spotlight for his inaugural season at the helm.
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Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Director of football operations Ed Triggs and high-ranking members of the scouting department, including director of pro scouting Chris Rossetti, are the principles representing the organization in these conversations in Indianapolis with Aponte at the helm.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Released in September 1995, Help was recorded in one day, with Brian Eno at the helm.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
The 40-year-old Livingston was hired by Deion Sanders in February 2024 and has spent two seasons at the helm of Colorado’s defense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
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Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Director of football operations Ed Triggs and high-ranking members of the scouting department, including director of pro scouting Chris Rossetti, are the principles representing the organization in these conversations in Indianapolis with Aponte at the helm.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Released in September 1995, Help was recorded in one day, with Brian Eno at the helm.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
The 40-year-old Livingston was hired by Deion Sanders in February 2024 and has spent two seasons at the helm of Colorado’s defense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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