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steer

[steer] / stɪər /


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As the wickets tumbled, the pressure was on Hunter to steer Ireland to a competitive total, but she was caught on the boundary for Wong's fifth wicket to end a gritty 96-ball stay.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

While Ternus’s relative youth gives him a long horizon to steer Apple through its next technological transformation, it could also point to gaps in geopolitical and boardroom experience.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

His team’s campaign was an attempt to steer young people in a more positive direction, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Perhaps I’m protective of that difference because, of course, companies have always tried to stoke and steer desire.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

I grabbed Georgie’s arm to steer him away from the house.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

He now steers clients away from using generators in favor of solar-powered batteries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The messaging that emanates from these figures steers people away from the traditional work ethic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Florida AG James Uthmeier said he is examining whether CVS’s PBM steers patients to its own pharmacies and pays its pharmacies higher reimbursements than it pays to independent pharmacies.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

This steers the reaction toward methanol production through the formate pathway.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

Safer cups one hand under my elbow and steers me to the door.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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