take the helm
idiom
1
: to steer a boat or ship
The ship's captain took the helm.
2
: to take a position of full control or authority in an organization
She took the helm of the university.
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Houry told me that officials across the CDC were excited for Monarez to take the helm when she was confirmed last month.
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Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Wiedenfels will take the helm of Discovery Global, the company that will house WBD’s TV networks including CNN, HGTV and TNT.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The Central Valley lawmaker will take the helm from current leader Asm.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
For years, analysts assumed Williams would take the helm when Cook stepped down.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Wiedenfels will take the helm of Discovery Global, the company that will house WBD’s TV networks including CNN, HGTV and TNT.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The Central Valley lawmaker will take the helm from current leader Asm.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
For years, analysts assumed Williams would take the helm when Cook stepped down.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Take the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20helm. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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