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[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /


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Galia Borisova, a 55-year-old domestic helper, wanted to reach her animals in nearby Picadas but was having to wait.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 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

For decades, scientists believed that MHC class I molecules primarily communicated with CD8+ T cells, often called "killer" T cells, while MHC class II molecules activated CD4+ T cells, commonly known as "helper" T cells.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

At times, he both flew the plane and took the pictures, only needing a helper to swap out the glass plate negatives.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Her helper Mary Nell stands next to her, handing her notes.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

It helped shift my attention to the supporting cast: Shioli Kutsuna and Aoi Yamada make a playful tag team as two slippery helpers skulking around the margins.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“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

Such helpers are called alloparents, for “other” parents.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Father Abbot was tending the wounded in Great Hall, Friar Hugo was constantly sending Cornflower and her helpers back and forth to the ramparts with food and drink.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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