driver's seat

Example Sentences

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With the Wayans brothers firmly back in the driver’s seat, horror parody “Scary Movie” muscled its way past He-Man for the top spot at the box office this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Her rationale is that it puts brands back in the driver’s seat.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

For months, Netflix has been in the driver’s seat of an industry-shaking effort to acquire Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Alfred told investigators that he saw Barber walk over to his vehicle, a black 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and reach into the driver’s seat of the vehicle, which was idling.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Then she shrugs and climbs into the driver’s seat.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone