helpful

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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

Sparkling water is often seen as a helpful tool because it can create a feeling of fullness, which may reduce hunger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

In high-stakes negotiations, it is helpful to use language that our adversaries understand, even if that sometimes makes supporters uncomfortable.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Perhaps each division possessed information that would be helpful to the others.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson