helpful

Example Sentences

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“I know I’m pretty good at times, but you know, a bit of luck every now and then is helpful, too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“This served as an early clue, and Tuesday night’s gap in U.S. equity futures on the two-week cease-fire agreement is thought to be particularly helpful for risk assets,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

MarketWatch retirement reporter Jessica Hall has a helpful retirement-checkup checklist that spells out these additional contributions, and Fix My Portfolio columnist Beth Pinsker dug into the IRS rules around catch-ups for high earners.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“It’s really helpful for overall eye health for people who are on computers for a long time or sleep really late or who are reading a lot,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s something nice you tell someone, like if someone is especially helpful or especially friendly.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson