1
: a portion of food : serving
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: dose sense 3
large helpings of reportage and interviews—
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He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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Brace yourself for plenty of matzo ball soup, deli drama, and a heaping helping of love.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch is poised to deliver an ohana-sized helping of fan service.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This drama presents a night scene that evokes the real-life Burning Sun Club scandal, then adds a generous helping of corporate greed and a few murders.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But after our guests tucked into a few helpings and the room settled into a comfortable rhythm of conversation and laughter, the answer became clear.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch is poised to deliver an ohana-sized helping of fan service.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This drama presents a night scene that evokes the real-life Burning Sun Club scandal, then adds a generous helping of corporate greed and a few murders.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But after our guests tucked into a few helpings and the room settled into a comfortable rhythm of conversation and laughter, the answer became clear.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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