as in helm
the place of leadership or command
with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat
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Recent Examples of driver's seat
Authorities believe Chosen was excited about the outing and went to the car to wait for his family, and then found the handgun under the driver's seat, police said.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
Police said the boy discovered a handgun under the driver's seat, the outlets reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
According to court documents, Ian Cramer got into the driver's seat of his parents' vehicle after his mother stepped out, reversed through the hospital's ambulance bay garage door and fled.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
This tester came with an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, but that did not combat the core issue of a distinct lack of cushioning.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
Police said the boy discovered a handgun under the driver's seat, the outlets reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
According to court documents, Ian Cramer got into the driver's seat of his parents' vehicle after his mother stepped out, reversed through the hospital's ambulance bay garage door and fled.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
This tester came with an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, but that did not combat the core issue of a distinct lack of cushioning.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver's seat
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Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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His remarkable run at the helm — four championships, a .646 winning percentage and a Coach of the Year Award — began a decade ago in that inaugural title season.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Doctors can fight weight bias through steps such as equipping medical offices with waiting room chairs, exam tables and medical equipment for people of all sizes, the study said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals from Martha Stewart’s home line at Wayfair, including placemats, accent chairs, and storage cabinets.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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