steer
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He signaled skepticism last month about the central bank’s ability to steer the economy with precise policy adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
In 1986, Bycel took on the role of dean for the Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law, helping steer the ship after the former dean was accused of misappropriating funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
News of the food-safety scare might make consumers steer clear of Chipotle restaurants temporarily, and the chain might have to run promotions to get them back, the analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Air India said Gebremariam was unanimously chosen by its board after an extensive search, citing his leadership and operational expertise to steer the airline's "next phase of growth".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Without a compass a man will steer himself in a circle, nine times out of ten.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Florida AG James Uthmeier said he is examining whether CVS’s PBM steers patients to its own pharmacies and pays its pharmacies higher reimbursements than it pays to independent pharmacies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
This steers the reaction toward methanol production through the formate pathway.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
Juan Manuel Fangio steers his Alfa Romeo around the hairpin during the first F1 world championship race in Monaco in 1950.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
She sets it in the middle of the table and steers the conversation back to Emma’s problems with long division.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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