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at the helm

Idioms  
  1. In charge, in command, as in With Charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. This phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [Early 1500s] Also see the synonym at the wheel.


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As Khamenei's time at the helm is brought to a sudden end, questions will turn to his successor and whether a change at the top could also signal a shift in direction for the 47-year-old Islamic republic.

From BBC

At the helm of its brand resurgence is Joon Silverstein, a chief marketing officer who only began describing herself as a marketer a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

That return has led many observers to feel Sesko is unlucky not to have made the starting XI for any of the six games Carrick has had at the helm.

From BBC

Actor and The Traitors US presenter Alan Cumming is hosting this year's ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall, picking up the baton from fellow Scot David Tennant, who has been at the helm for the past two years.

From BBC

It was the Brazilian's fifth goal in his last four games across all competitions, having found his best form since Arbeloa replaced Xabi Alonso at the helm in January.

From Barron's