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

“The voters are stuck with no choice here. And I had a helping hand in creating that situation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

She said that Black Friday can be useful if someone has a "specific item in mind, Black Friday can be a real helping hand in terms of some financial savings".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

See if you can give yours a helping hand.

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