take the helm
Example Sentences
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The next governor will take the helm after Gov. Gavin Newsom prioritized learning for children under 5 by expanding transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds and opening more subsidized child-care spaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 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
Cook will step down on Sept. 1, at which point Ternus will take the helm.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Some longtime associates say they are relieved to see Blanche take the helm at the Justice Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 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
