with an assist from
idiom
US, somewhat informal
: with the help or assistance of
He wrote the story with an assist from his friend.
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As Italian Jews are being rounded up and deported by the Germans (with an assist from local fascists), the two friends find their way to Florence.
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Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Luis Suarez, who assisted on Messi’s goal, scored his first goal the preseason in the 54th minute with an assist from Benja Cremaschi.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Kate Middleton shared a beautiful message about cancer recovery with an assist from her youngest child, Prince Louis.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
After a scoreless first half, Leo Holt put Bellarmine on top 1-0 with an assist from Thomas Dumont.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Luis Suarez, who assisted on Messi’s goal, scored his first goal the preseason in the 54th minute with an assist from Benja Cremaschi.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Kate Middleton shared a beautiful message about cancer recovery with an assist from her youngest child, Prince Louis.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
After a scoreless first half, Leo Holt put Bellarmine on top 1-0 with an assist from Thomas Dumont.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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“With an assist from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20an%20assist%20from. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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