as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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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.
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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
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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
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Pic is due to shoot in Australia in May 2025 and was developed with the financial assistance of the South Australian Film Corporation.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, the resilience seen after the late-September landfall of Helene — as well as the on-the-ground assistance and direct payments — meant that people and businesses were able to get back to work sooner than anticipated, Brusuelas said.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 25 Oct. 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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As well as scoring, Clark also set the all-time WNBA league record for assists in a single season and the most dimes in a single game.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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By the numbers: Steph Curry just missed out on a triple double scoring 17 points, dishing out 10 assists and securing nine rebounds.Ross Terrell, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Last weekend, a Florida man jumped on board the tender for Zuckerberg’s support vessel, Wingman, at a marina in San Diego.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Establishing strong customer service support and financial advice and creating communities where women can share their experiences and learn from each other will help rebuild confidence in investing. 3.Odiri Oginni, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Although the funding boost is substantial, certain restrictions in the state’s program would remain.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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With adult ticket buying attendance still lagging, this initial performance is a real boost for specialized hopes.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
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Disasters striking around these urbanized areas create a greater lift to rebuild and recover.Kelly Anonson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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But there’s actually a whole science behind giving your roots that perfect lift.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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