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helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


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She said time off is "so helpful" because it "gives you time to do what you have to do, which looks different for everyone".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Across multiple trainings, we have had attendees say or put in the chat, ‘These recommendations would be helpful for anyone,’” Maddox said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Chromosomal inversions do more than preserve helpful traits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“There’s a notebook over there,” said Jake, trying to be helpful.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein