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assist

[uh-sist] / əˈsɪst /




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The framework includes important safeguards, including agent registration, limits on agent fees and the creation of a database to assist athletes in understanding the fair market value of their endorsement opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

Marco Reus had a goal and an assist, João Klauss and Pablo Ruiz also scored a goal, and the Galaxy beat Minnesota United 3-2 on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

Around 350 members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces arrived last week in Borneo's hard-hit West Kalimantan province, with three helicopters on hand to assist with firefighting efforts, the mission's public affairs officer Takeshi Koga told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Jamie Vardy, of course, had a dazzling season of his own, returning a goal or an assist for 15 weeks on the bounce, though he started £0.5m more expensive than his team-mate.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“I know I work in the absolutely worst cubicle with the most ancient computer, but that doesn’t mean I’m not qualified to at least assist you with this interview,” Delilah says.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

Rae Burrell co-led the Sparks with 20 points and added two assists.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

In 46 appearances for the Premier League club, the 27-year-old scored 10 goals and registered two assists.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

As the Fantasy Football Scout notes, an eight-match run from gameweek 18 to 25 saw Kane notch 77 points with nine goals, four assists and 16 bonus points.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

"And for a starting price of £4.5m you got eight goals, 12 clean sheets, three assists and a total of 171 points. Bargain."

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

I once saw him get a triple double against Pennsville—sixteen assists, eighteen points, ten rebounds.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

In a written statement, the Upland Police Department said it assisted animal services officers with search warrants at two animal facilities in the 1800 block of West 11th Street.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

The more useful question isn’t whether AI assisted with a piece, but whether the person whose name appears on it can honestly claim its ideas, verify its facts and defend its conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

A nursing-home room could cost $100,000 a year or more than $60,000 for assisted living.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Trescothick is assisted by bowling coach Tim Southee, who was seen on the boundary rope at times during the partnership.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Mabel Bartrand lived in an assisted living facility about fifteen miles outside of Gutshot, one exit south of the Hardee's.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

Baby Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, with staff assisting and paramedics arriving moments later.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The firm said it was assisting police and supporting team members and customers.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Also assisting Pat are her eccentric neighbor, Prichard Knowles, and her daughter, Sofia, who contributes tough-love tips on how her mother might improve her own insensitive behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that it worked with several assisting agencies to serve search warrants across Orange and L.A. counties.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

But in this case, there were two big officers assisting the search officer; they probably had expected some trouble.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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