- present participle of aid.
aiding
Example Sentences
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A third factor aiding the Americans, perversely, was the capture of Gen. Charles Lee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
For one — and “most critical historically,” according to Deutsche Bank — the U.S. benefited from 200 years of institutional and political stability that helped shore up confidence in its capital markets, aiding economic growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026
Lady Donaldson denies five charges of aiding and abetting his alleged offending.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The Pentagon listed Alibaba as aiding China’s military; the company denies this and plans legal action.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Cleopatra was accused of aiding the Republicans in the conflict between Caesar’s assassins and the Caesarians led by Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Lepidus.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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