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an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
Under the policy, county agencies would provide no further assistance or cooperation to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on civil immigration matters, including notifications of when unauthorized immigrants convicted of certain felony crimes are set to be released from jail custody.
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Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
The school will also house The Wrap, which will provide services and support to students and families including emergency assistance, health and wellness, financial assistance and counseling, legal support, social services, technology help and housing assistance.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
United’s Signature Service airport concierge also offers VIP treatment such as assistance with check-in, a guide to and from your gate, arrangement of any travel changes, as well as booking of airport accommodation if needed.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Florida Highway Patrol troopers, who also provide roadside assistance, can pull over cars that fail to follow the law and issue fines.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
The school will also house The Wrap, which will provide services and support to students and families including emergency assistance, health and wellness, financial assistance and counseling, legal support, social services, technology help and housing assistance.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
United’s Signature Service airport concierge also offers VIP treatment such as assistance with check-in, a guide to and from your gate, arrangement of any travel changes, as well as booking of airport accommodation if needed.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Florida Highway Patrol troopers, who also provide roadside assistance, can pull over cars that fail to follow the law and issue fines.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Now in his 14th season, Jimmy Buckets is averaging 19 points, 5.4 total rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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DeVries has emerged as one of the best players in the Big 12, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 47 percent from three.Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Stringer received almost 30% support, or 5,323 votes, according to the results.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Even so, Young would instantly give the Lakers a significant boost as a primary playmaker and scoring threat.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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For many health care providers, part of being prepared means looking to one another for aid.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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Arab and Gulf states have also pledged aid to Lebanon.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Children may need extra encouragement while playing with other children, or even alone at home.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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