helm
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A five-star general, he then was elected president in 1952, taking the helm of the White House as the Cold War gathered pace.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
After all, Eleanor understood from decades of experience that filmmaking is, most often, a boy’s club — even when a woman is at the helm.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
England's toils in the Ashes 12 months ago led to McDermott replacing Shaun Wane at the helm.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The group, with Surkamp still at the helm, later released albums “Echo & Boo” in 2011, “Wonderlust” in 2025 alongside some live albums, remasters and unreleased demos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
He clattered to the helm and made a sound like a train whistle.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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