helping hand

Example Sentences

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Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

What’s more, lower interest rates and new tax cuts were expected to lend a helping hand.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Colleges should do more to monitor the progress of male students, persuade them not to drop out and stay connected with—and offer a helping hand to—those who leave but may want to return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

"Sometimes we all need a little helping hand."

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

See if you can give yours a helping hand.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner