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as in to guide
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the man in the train station was able to steer us in the right direction
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Recent Examples of steer
Yet one of the most important beneficiaries has been the medical field, where F1’s ability to steer change is well established.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Carney will visit Paris and London to strengthen alliances and discuss economic diversification, while steering clear of Washington for now.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
By acting with clarity and intention, leaders can steer their organizations through uncertain times while building a culture that stands firm and grows stronger.
—Farah Bala, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Avoid washing dishes, showering, or bathing, and steer clear of washers and dryers, as they are linked to both plumbing and electrical systems and can provide a path for electricity through the dryer vent.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Carney will visit Paris and London to strengthen alliances and discuss economic diversification, while steering clear of Washington for now.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
By acting with clarity and intention, leaders can steer their organizations through uncertain times while building a culture that stands firm and grows stronger.
—Farah Bala, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Avoid washing dishes, showering, or bathing, and steer clear of washers and dryers, as they are linked to both plumbing and electrical systems and can provide a path for electricity through the dryer vent.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steer
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The data, which is publicly available, guides policy decisions and constitutes a significant portion of the information the government submits to the international body that tallies global greenhouse gas pollution.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The curriculum guides middle school students and teachers through building and evaluating computer vision models that can reliably classify fossil shark teeth.—
Christine Wusylko,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2025
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Still, just over half of retailers are currently piloting the technology, while 43 percent of retailers are actively evaluating use cases for agentic AI and 4 percent of retailers lack any plans to integrate agents into their technology stacks.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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Richard Childress Racing announced a five-race slate for Hill, who will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Heat enters an important game in Chicago with its leading trio will be available for the first time in nearly two weeks..—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Junior guard Gabriela Jaquez also stepped up for UCLA as their leading scorer with 18 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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If released, the brothers would reintegrate into society as men in their 50s who have spent the majority of their adult lives navigating prison.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The interface is slick and easy to navigate, with options laid out in large, high-resolution tiles—a step up from the often-clunky screens found on traditional in-seat systems.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Armstrong wrote and directed Mountainhead and executive produces with Frank Rich, Lucy Prebble, Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Will Tracy, Mark Mylod and Jill Footlick.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Image ‘The Martial Artist’ This sports drama directed by Shaz Khan follows Ibby (Khan), a mixed martial artist whose career is derailed when his brother is killed.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In April 2024, Russian hackers hijacked the Walt Disney BabyTV channel, which was broadcast across Europe via geostationary satellites of the French satcom provider Eutelsat.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Those three countries, once derided as the ‘big three’ after trying to hijack the sport a decade ago, take in 87 per cent of bilateral international cricket revenues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fascination has accompanied each of Altuve’s first six starts in left field.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The fact sheet accompanying the order is wide-ranging: a policy aimed at correcting global imbalances, restoring manufacturing, reshoring supply chains, confronting non-market economies, and ensuring the defense industrial base is no longer dependent on foreign adversaries.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic current menu includes: tempura mushroom; scallop crudo; and glazed rib with jerusalem artichokes. Goldie, helmed by young chef Aishling Moore, is another hot ticket (book well in advance).—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The country’s Liberal Party, flagging in the polls earlier this year, is now leading, helmed by new Prime Minister and Liberal Party candidate Mark Carney, who has made Canada’s independence and his willingness to stand up to the U.S. clear.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Steer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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