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helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


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The same mechanism that protects healthy cells could also have a less helpful consequence.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

The tensions are not helpful for experts working to combat misinformation in a so-far unrelenting outbreak, they said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Whilst the event provided both a helpful and thorough review of the business outlook as well as a strategic refresh, it was met with a fairly punishing market response.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Unless you're selling books, when a controversy can be extremely helpful.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

It would be helpful to get more data.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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