helping hand

Example Sentences

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Even if they take part in the new Advanced Placement Business With Personal Finance course or in a college economics class, they may still need a helping hand with the practical stuff.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

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

Acquiring Globalstar could give Amazon a helping hand as it seeks to compete with Starlink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Dishwashers need a helping hand to reach their peak performance.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Maybe he figured if he didn’t do it, nobody would, or maybe he was just trying to give the reviewers a helping hand; I don’t know.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman