as in helms
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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Noun
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Camper helms production on the track, laying down a soulful canvas for Monét’s honeyed vocals to glide over.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Video circulating on social media shows tense moments inside the cabin as passengers were instructed to put their heads down and raise their hands while armed officers entered the plane.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, grab the reins and set the pace!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the fate of Tommy’s criminal corporation — and who would take over the reins — was also left unsealed.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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Besides replacing the tables, chairs, lighting, carpeting, paint and other décor in the dining room, the renovation will also include the transformation of the bar area into an elegant new champagne lounge.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some superfans are even trying to heave patio chairs inside to get an up-close seat to the action, which, in this case, is the gargantuan screen that will be projecting the first episode of the show’s 50th season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Driver's seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seats. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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