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
Wake but says the camper will feature a unique three-seat solo-sleeper layout with front and rear passenger seats that transform into a single bed and a small kitchen behind the driver's seat.
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C.c. Weiss
may 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
From the beach to the driver's seat of a car, a sunset looks beautiful from anywhere.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Sarah Harris, his principal deputy, said the Environmental Protection Agency is in the driver's seat, not anyone in Missouri.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
The doting mom also shared an adorable photo of the baby boy's cake, which showcased a photo of Aire in the driver's seat of a race car.
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Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for driver's seat
C.c. Weiss
may 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
From the beach to the driver's seat of a car, a sunset looks beautiful from anywhere.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Sarah Harris, his principal deputy, said the Environmental Protection Agency is in the driver's seat, not anyone in Missouri.
—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
The doting mom also shared an adorable photo of the baby boy's cake, which showcased a photo of Aire in the driver's seat of a race car.
—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for driver's seat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver's seat
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Following his first meeting at the helm Wednesday, Warsh outlined the plan — a sprawling, ambitious endeavor entailing five task forces that will utilize resources and experts within the Fed and from the outside.
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Noticing puts you back at the helm.
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The Scorpio moon fills your head with future plans for creative expansion.
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Wilson joins a Bulls team that has signaled a full rebuild this summer, installing a new head coach and front office before the draft.
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People gathered on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, sitting on blankets and plastic chairs in the balmy summer weather.
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Houston has relented, however, following the council’s ouster of Commissioner Omar Farmer, an outspoken police critic, and a cooling-off of tensions between Houston and Commissioner Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, the current chair of the watchdog body.
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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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