helpful

Example Sentences

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They were useful in the first days of the regime, while power was still being consolidated and shimmers of diversity were helpful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“Taking initiative, being a self starter and being able to advocate for yourself is a skillset that is helpful when you practice law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

What is most helpful to sustaining those expansionary periods now and in the future?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Avello concludes, "Everything that we're doing is only important and helpful if we talk about it."

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

And this is when C.C. was glad she waited and listened before she spoke because she now knew she could offer something helpful to Duane.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el