as in helm
the place of leadership or command
with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat
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Recent Examples of driver's seat
In addition, at this stage, there is a high possibility that a driver's seat will be installed for personnel to monitor the taxi's autonomous driving behavior.
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Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Rocco swung himself into the driver's seat and revved the engine.
—Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
The family is still recovering According to a probable cause affidavit, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police found an almost empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila under the driver's seat.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2024
More:How big policy wins put Cavalier Johnson and David Crowley in the political driver's seat
What parts of Wisconsin vote Republican and what parts vote Democratic?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Rocco swung himself into the driver's seat and revved the engine.
—Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
The family is still recovering According to a probable cause affidavit, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police found an almost empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila under the driver's seat.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2024
More:How big policy wins put Cavalier Johnson and David Crowley in the political driver's seat
What parts of Wisconsin vote Republican and what parts vote Democratic?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for driver's seat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver's seat
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Kelly was considered a bit of an underdog, and the Republican ticket in the general election had a controversial figure at its helm in then-Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who frequently spread misinformation about voter fraud.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
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Following her death in 2015, Loretta’s daughter, Lucia Caponi, took its helm as creative director.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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So pull up a chair and take a read of some of our best stories of the week, plus a look at what’s coming next week.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Zoning Adjustment Board Member Shoshana O’Keefe is currently leading in that race with 76% of the vote against Todd Andrew, chair of the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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