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  • past tense form of help.
  • past participle of help.

helped



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The priest who helped shield schoolgirls during the 2001 Holy Cross dispute has said the "hurt" of that ordeal could happen again.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Stewart, in her mid-30s, was helped ashore by Charlie Verco, an elite paddleboarder who happened to be in the water nearby.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

But it also has helped create an echo chamber where tech leaders were mostly speaking to each other and not connecting with those in communities across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Those perks helped offset expensive housing, property taxes and hurricanes, Lupo said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

As we helped ourselves to coffee, two white women entered the room with a burst of laughter and chatter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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