1
as in helm
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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as in curbs
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Noun
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Perhaps best known as the founder of A Bathing Ape and a streetwear pioneer in Japan, Nigo assumed the creative helm of Kenzo in September 2021.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Trudeau’s exit complicates things for Canada Trudeau, who has been at Canada’s helm for nearly a decade, announced his forthcoming resignation as prime minister Monday after mounting internal frustration and problematic polls for the ruling Liberal Party.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2025
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Though presidential pardoning powers are absolute, such a preemptive move would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The power of PileMate in Sag Harbor is prominent, especially in wintertime.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sitting in a barber’s chair, N.O.R.E. noticed something alarming: the barber’s blade had blood on it.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The procedure is also not as invasive as other types of brain surgeries, according to Levi, who also serves as chair of neurosurgery at UM’s medical school.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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