helpful

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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

With all due respect to the Knot, which provides lots of helpful information for couples getting married, knowing the general recommended timing for a thank-you card does not really help you, the gift giver.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“I know I’m pretty good at times, but you know, a bit of luck every now and then is helpful, too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“Not sure how I could do this without you,” he says, making me feel valuable, though at nine I’m barely big enough to be helpful.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera