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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His collaboration introduces the Commuter Capsule Collection, which reflects his dynamic approach to design, with an assist from MOFT.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In the 51st minute, when Dani Olmo scores with an assist from Yamal, the place goes wild.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
Marroquin pulled off the surprise proposal — which took place in a park lined with palm trees at the Atlantis resort in Nassau — with an assist from his two sons.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Jim naturally knows what to do and helps Athena stabilize the airliner again, with an assist from the people on the ground.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In the 51st minute, when Dani Olmo scores with an assist from Yamal, the place goes wild.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
Marroquin pulled off the surprise proposal — which took place in a park lined with palm trees at the Atlantis resort in Nassau — with an assist from his two sons.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Jim naturally knows what to do and helps Athena stabilize the airliner again, with an assist from the people on the ground.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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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 17 Jan. 2025.
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