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helm

[helm] / hɛlm /


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Lucasfilm is going through a period of transition, with president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down in January after 14 years at the helm of the studio.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Since taking the helm in 2012, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has worked to solidify his country’s position as a global superpower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Paulson was at the helm of the Treasury during the 2008 global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

But the triumvirate at the helm of Michael Mayer’s electrifying revival makes a strong case for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

She didn’t look quite so queasy, despite the fact that Coach Hedge was still singing his Pokemon song at the helm.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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