at the helm
idiom
1
: steering a boat or ship
The ship's captain was at the helm.
2
: in charge of an organization
He left after only a year at the helm of the corporation.
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And he’s seen a turnaround, watching the Broncos overcome the cap hell that came from cutting Russell Wilson to making the playoffs in 2024, with a rookie quarterback (Bo Nix) at the helm.
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
In his first managerial role, Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer Dan Wilson looks to return the squad to the playoffs in his first full season at the helm.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Payton brought Denver back to the postseason in his second year at the helm.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025
This will be the third time McDaniels returns to the Patriots, though the first with Vrabel at the helm and quarterback Drake Maye to mold after his rookie campaign in 2024.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
In his first managerial role, Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer Dan Wilson looks to return the squad to the playoffs in his first full season at the helm.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Payton brought Denver back to the postseason in his second year at the helm.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025
This will be the third time McDaniels returns to the Patriots, though the first with Vrabel at the helm and quarterback Drake Maye to mold after his rookie campaign in 2024.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
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“At the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20helm. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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