driver's seat
Example Sentences
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Obviously having the great Jean Smart in the driver’s seat helped a lot — she revealed the woman beneath the diva even in Deborah’s most outrageous actions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Her rationale is that it puts brands back in the driver’s seat.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“It’s to place yourself in the driver’s seat, and that is what every single one of them is doing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“This structure ensures parents stay in the driver’s seat during the learning years, while giving kids real, hands-on experience that prepares them for financial independence,” Jennifer Seitz, Greenlight’s director of education, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
The person in the driver’s seat wore black.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
