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helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


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“Even a thin cover of new snow from a spring storm would be helpful in the short run,” Pelto said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Exercising the waiver authority was "essential" for the US-Egypt relationship, "particularly in light of Egypt's helpful role following Operation Epic Fury," according to the September 4 memo seen by Reuters which bore Rubio's signature.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Walk-and-talks are particularly helpful for anxious clients, she says, “especially fast thinkers and fast talkers.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Unfortunately, some of France’s other gifts have been far less helpful.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

All my notes to Betsy were really helpful hints, I thought.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff


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