helping hand

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Recent Examples of helping hand The video shows a few helping hands moving an enormous fiddle-leaf fig tree out of one room, just to replace it with a giant Christmas tree—almost reaching her home’s lofty ceilings. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023 Rafael Antonio Morales, her grandfather’s cousin, was known to offer a friendly smile and helping hand around town. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 On homelessness, my approach is a strong but helping hand. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 Facts, however, didn’t follow the script, and now the talk is of the taxpayer having to give (another) helping hand to some of the wind sector’s players, safely ahead of the awkward moment (give it a few years) when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start stretching out their begging bowls. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 4 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for helping hand 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
Noun
  • Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The gross margin slightly decreased due to higher growth in financial assistance programs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Smith has one assist and is a -6 in his last five games, averaging 14:27 in ice time.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Brandon Ingram went for 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to give the Nuggets (7-4) a group-stage loss in the second annual in-season tournament.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The other cast members will be going to show their support.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Leading up to the election, Musk tinkered with the algorithm to give his posts a boost.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Women's sports have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years; basketball in particular has seen a massive boost thanks to WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.
    Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Light Salon’s Boost LED Mask is a best seller for its ability to plump, brighten, smooth, lift, soften, and reduce the depth of fine lines.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This is great for preventing things from rolling out of the cargo area when the lift gate is opened, something taht drivers will really appreciate after a particularly fun drive.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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