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helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


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Medea must be angry, Spider-Man must be helpful and Odysseus, dang it, must have swagger.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Investing in better-quality doors indoors and outdoors — even the garage door — is also helpful in enhancing the home’s appeal all around, experts said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Speaking to the BBC in June, Cass said that the trial was "essential" to answer the question about "whether these drugs are helpful or not".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

AI’s threat to safety, national security and computer networks is frightening, but we have ample experience regulating the negative side effects of otherwise helpful products.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

If Dad is losing his mind, gossiping about his mental state probably isn’t helpful.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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