helm
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Andy, helm of the inshore lifeboat, said Marley and Dai had done "exactly the right things" by wearing life jackets, staying with the kayak and calling for help.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
You don’t need to hear the horn to realize USC’s train is moving in the right direction in Stankiewicz’s fourth season at the helm.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The person at the helm also needs to anticipate the intentions of other vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
He was clad as a rider with a cloak of dark green over a coat of fine mail; on the front of his helm was wrought a small silver star.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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