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[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /


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For Renu Devi, a 38-year-old helper from Uttar Pradesh, the traditional system feels safer.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Ogwumike moved into fifth on the Sparks’ all-time assists list with her third helper in the first quarter, passing Mwadi Mabika.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Meghan recently called Lilibet "Mama's little helper", after posting an image of them in what looks like a walk-in wardrobe, where the duchess is trying on a coat while her daughter is crouched down nearby.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

These helper T cells triggered ferroptosis, a form of cell death driven by iron-dependent oxidative stress.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

The old man’s helper rode a black pony, hunching low over its neck with his face in the mane.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

“Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service,” a follow-up series that debuted in 2025, pushed the premise further still: undercover helpers, surveillance, insiders and Ramsay comparing the operation to going “full on MI6” with restaurants.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

He is also pushing platforms for robo-cars and humanoid helpers.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

This means our species parted ways with the other great apes, and evolved for kids to be raised not by one or even two parents, but by parents plus helpers.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, a cast of helpers from the natural world helped deliver a card written by King Charles from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to Sir David's hands at the concert in London.

From BBC May 8, 2026

The undertaker and his two helpers carried Mrs. Milgrom down to the courtyard, where a cart was waiting.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli




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