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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The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
For Black fashion, Davis’s ascent marks a historic shift, placing a young Black creative at the helm of a global luxury powerhouse and signaling a future shaped by diverse visionaries.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Fran Drescher is opening up about her decision not to run for president of SAG-AFTRA this term, after being at the helm of the actors union since 2021.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The Arnault children While business titan Bernard Arnault remains firmly at the helm of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the next generation is making their mark across the group and its brands.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
For Black fashion, Davis’s ascent marks a historic shift, placing a young Black creative at the helm of a global luxury powerhouse and signaling a future shaped by diverse visionaries.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Fran Drescher is opening up about her decision not to run for president of SAG-AFTRA this term, after being at the helm of the actors union since 2021.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The Arnault children While business titan Bernard Arnault remains firmly at the helm of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the next generation is making their mark across the group and its brands.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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