driver's seat
Example Sentences
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With the Wayans brothers firmly back in the driver’s seat, horror parody “Scary Movie” muscled its way past He-Man for the top spot at the box office this weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Her rationale is that it puts brands back in the driver’s seat.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“It’s to place yourself in the driver’s seat, and that is what every single one of them is doing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“This structure ensures parents stay in the driver’s seat during the learning years, while giving kids real, hands-on experience that prepares them for financial independence,” Jennifer Seitz, Greenlight’s director of education, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
The father got back into the driver’s seat, but the mother didn’t get in, although the baggage porter was nice enough to open a door for her.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
