as in head
the place of leadership or command
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
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Recent Examples of helm
Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
However, since its new CEO Chris Nicholas took over the helm last year, that moniker is now coming into question.
—Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The deal is being reviewed by a body helmed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that audits foreign takeovers of U.S. firms, called the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Maggie Henriquez, chief executive officer at Baccarat since 2022, is passing the crystal baton to Printemps executive Laurence Nicolas, who will take up the management helm of the French luxury firm in early 2025.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
However, since its new CEO Chris Nicholas took over the helm last year, that moniker is now coming into question.
—Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
Hallworth Design, helmed by Jane Hallworth, was behind the renovation of Kirsten Dunst’s 1930s LA ranch; while Beata Heuman, based in London, took charge of British model Adwoa Aboah’s townhouse refurbishment.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The deal is being reviewed by a body helmed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that audits foreign takeovers of U.S. firms, called the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 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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But, critically, Ferguson seems likely to steer clear of the types of sweeping rulemakingthat Khan had championed.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But one of the pivotal accomplishments this year for SpaceX came Oct. 13 when the rocket booster was able to steer autonomously back to the landing pad, where it was caught with two giant mechanical arms.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Another TikTok shows a girl just inching her chair toward the door of a fairly full classroom, seemingly successfully.Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy’s meetings this week include a huddle with Republican health staff from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, in preparation for a later meeting with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the incoming chair of the panel.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Direct File was piloted in March of 2024, starting in 12 states, available in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State and Wyoming.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the policy side, states like Texas have begun piloting climate-resilient infrastructure programs that integrate hurricane risk into urban planning.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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His efforts have created billions of dollars of economic impact and placed him at the forefront of some of the most groundbreaking projects in TV/Film production history.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Leaders can consider investing in digital infrastructure and position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation.Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Understanding the role of COVID-19 treatment options, especially for those at higher risk, is an important step in navigating this ongoing challenge.Essence, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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As workloads increase and stress levels follow, integrating work commitments with home life becomes harder to navigate; especially for working mothers who may be adding childcare into the mix.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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The image first gained notice as part of the banner image at the top of what is believed to be Mangione’s X profile, where Breloom sat alongside a picture of him and another picture of an X-ray that appears to be a spinal fusion procedure.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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