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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Then Boston beckoned, with the chance to take the helm of one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the United States.
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Tim Page, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Whoever wins the election will take the helm of an economy that immigrant workers are supporting tremendously — and likely will keep powering for years to come.
—Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
The best bet, and the preferred approach of the Biden administration, is for the Palestinian Authority to take the helm.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2024
In many circles, Hogan Assessments is considered the industry standard in helping companies and executive search firms assess whether a CEO candidate has the right personality and character to take the helm.
—Trey Williams, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
President Biden nominated Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids on April 20 for promotion to vice admiral, and she was scheduled to take the helm over the summer at the academy in Maryland.
—Nick Anderson The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2023
The current leadership team at the talent agency will remain—Bryan Lourd, who represents the likes of George Clooney, will take the helm as the group’s CEO, and Kevin Huvane and Richard Lovett, will remain cochairmen along with Lourd.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cook declined to comment on who may take the helm of the company which made history as the first Wall Street valued at $3 trillion.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023
Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati will take the helm as the company's interim CEO.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023
Tim Page, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Whoever wins the election will take the helm of an economy that immigrant workers are supporting tremendously — and likely will keep powering for years to come.
—Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
The best bet, and the preferred approach of the Biden administration, is for the Palestinian Authority to take the helm.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2024
In many circles, Hogan Assessments is considered the industry standard in helping companies and executive search firms assess whether a CEO candidate has the right personality and character to take the helm.
—Trey Williams, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
President Biden nominated Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids on April 20 for promotion to vice admiral, and she was scheduled to take the helm over the summer at the academy in Maryland.
—Nick Anderson The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2023
The current leadership team at the talent agency will remain—Bryan Lourd, who represents the likes of George Clooney, will take the helm as the group’s CEO, and Kevin Huvane and Richard Lovett, will remain cochairmen along with Lourd.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cook declined to comment on who may take the helm of the company which made history as the first Wall Street valued at $3 trillion.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023
Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati will take the helm as the company's interim CEO.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023
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