at the helm
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With Mariska Hargitay at the helm, the show ran at a quick pace without feeling rushed, giving room to winners to say their thanks in acceptance speeches while still having moments of fun in between.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
In 2017, Kremlev took over the Russian Boxing Federation, after Rubezhnoi personally intervened to put him at the helm.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
From the time Jobs launched it in 2007 to Cook’s first year at the helm, Apple’s revenue skyrocketed from $24 billion to $157 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
England are little more than a week into the post-Stokes era and there is already no doubt about the strength of leadership at the helm.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Hazel and Frank stood at the helm, tinkering with the controls.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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