helpful

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“AI has been helpful in creating thematically surreal images that occupy a dream space rather than a literal space,” Soderbergh said.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Sparkling water is often seen as a helpful tool because it can create a feeling of fullness, which may reduce hunger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

In high-stakes negotiations, it is helpful to use language that our adversaries understand, even if that sometimes makes supporters uncomfortable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

District officials have previously described such cost-cutting attempts as potentially meaningful, but only marginally helpful given that employee salaries and benefits make up the vast majority of the district’s nearly $19-billion budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

It was going to be really helpful, actually, because by the end, Betsy would know all the rules for being cool—the ones the cool kids never told you themselves—and who wouldn’t want to know that?

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff