tiller
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In a sailing dinghy, the person at the tiller can simply shift from one side to the other when tacking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"In face of setbacks, it requires a steady hand on the tiller and the vision to see the bigger picture", says Dr Barber, saying that knee-jerk responses to failures could "cause damage and delay".
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025
It would have worked if supply and demand were holding the tiller.
From Salon ● May 28, 2024
While elections provide an opportunity for voters to fine-tune, or even overhaul government, there is also value in institutional knowledge and keeping a steady hand on the tiller during times of great upheaval.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
My hands are rough and calloused from manning the tiller.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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