as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling
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But despite her short runway, comparisons between the two conservative leaders are already being drawn.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025 -
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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Through the week, harbor pilots that help captains guide cargo ships into the port have operated strictly under office hours.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Though the Northern Division has had a series of captains in recent years, which some may find unsettling, Clendenen said the department’s leadership makes sure that anyone who takes the post is prepared.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Together, the fill-in bosses turned an early one-score deficit into a 38-0 surge before obliterating Michigan State 38-13 on Saturday.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Job-seekers are all turning to out-of-the-box ways to advance their careers, from delivering donuts to Silicon Valley bosses, to waitressing at tech conferences to hand out CVs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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This year, the winners of the Masters men’s and women’s divisions receive $2,000 each; in 2024, the second and third place masters runners took home a prize bonus as well, something not given this year.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Artists and prop masters have grappled with these complexities for ages.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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Other global financial chiefs have similarly pointed to unexpected resilience, with nations skirting an escalating, tit-for-tat trade war that threatened to hobble markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Major studio executives and talent agency chiefs have already raised concerns over Sora 2 and how their intellectual property or likenesses are being used on the app.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hours after the world learned that Michael D’Angelo Archer had died of cancer at age 51, Hunter, one of the most influential hip-hop and R&B directors who’s worked with Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott, among many others, is still processing the news.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The adrenaline rush caused by the spring 2026 fashion season’s wave of new creative directors, strong sophomore collections and emerging brands to watch remains strong, with the fashion crowd still engaged in assessing its favorite shows, must-have pieces and overall winners.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, 57% of regular employees using unapproved AI tools had approval from their managers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Helmsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmsmen. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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