steer

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"Trump is no longer a beginner at this point, much less Lula. Since these are experienced diplomats, experienced heads of state, they try to steer away from obstacles that are insurmountable."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"Political discussions will be difficult, but it is my responsibility as president -- and that of the political parties -- to steer Romania in the right direction," he told reporters on Monday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

There was Friar herself at Square in 2012, where she became Jack Dorsey’s second-in-command, helping steer the payments startup through a turbulent public offering more than a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Without the star point guard, the Lakers could confidently turn to James to steer them through choppy waters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The steer ran awkwardly and the bull caught him, hooked him lightly in the flank, and then turned away and looked up at the crowd on the walls, his crest of muscle rising.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway