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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Fried’s statement to the Herald comes amid warnings from a growing chorus of political leaders that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects across the ballot in November.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026 -
The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Customers were very important; workers, foremen.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Fortunately, discussions with bosses and authority figures will go well.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Seven European captains threatened to defy an order against wearing them, until, hours before England’s opening kickoff, FIFA announced that each would receive a yellow card.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Though the captains have collaborated more than in years past, Hansen admits trust still only goes so far among fishermen.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Utterback, who’d just gotten married and bought a house in Omaha, instead devoted himself to learning on his own, poring over books, making regular trips to Japan, and befriending masters of the craft.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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For decades, sanctions, shortages and limited imports forced Cuban mechanics to become masters of improvisation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Greer said the responsibility for immigration enforcement in local police agencies ultimately falls on police leadership, arguing that local police chiefs have broad discretion over how their departments implement and prioritize participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Police chiefs opposed it, arguing those metrics are essential for performance reviews.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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There is a reason why, if and when a goal is scored in the opening game between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday afternoon, TV directors will focus on the scenes of agony and ecstasy both on the pitch and in the stands at Estadio Azteca.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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That includes such weighty things as who is on the board of directors overseeing the CEO.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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“Helmsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmsmen. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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