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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

"As someone who wakes up and goes to bed at the same time every day, I think a daily routine can be helpful for people of all ages across their lifespan," Tracy said.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

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

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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