helped

Example Sentences

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With Ireland already up against it, their cause was not helped when Sam Prendergast tossed a pass into Max Jorgensen's hands.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

When the Portuguese boys came in, it helped create a culture that none of us had really seen and he was the first one to bring that.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

That’s helped the Dodgers, who own the best record in the majors, create separation in the standings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Benjamin Franklin helped found the “Bucket Brigade,” the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia, with 26 volunteers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

As we helped ourselves to coffee, two white women entered the room with a burst of laughter and chatter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu