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helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


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“AI has been helpful in creating thematically surreal images that occupy a dream space rather than a literal space,” Soderbergh said.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

This could be especially helpful when individual signals are weak, unclear, or easily misinterpreted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

District officials have previously described such cost-cutting attempts as potentially meaningful, but only marginally helpful given that employee salaries and benefits make up the vast majority of the district’s nearly $19-billion budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Better home charging can be especially helpful if you live somewhere with especially cold winters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We’d come out here to meet Mr. Pinkerton, Mr. Bangs, and the helpful operative who was to portray the wandering book peddler.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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