take the helm
Example Sentences
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Michael Lyons, previously Fiserv’s CEO, will take the helm at the North Carolina-based lender in September.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
If confirmed, he would take the helm of an agency that has lost about 20% of its staff over the past 18 months and experienced significant budget cuts.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In September, Ternus will take the helm of one of the world’s biggest companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Cook will step down on Sept. 1, at which point Ternus will take the helm.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
I let him take the helm, while the rest began thorough search, all keeping abreast, with lanterns: we left no corner unsearched.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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