helping hand

Example Sentences

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What’s more, lower interest rates and new tax cuts were expected to lend a helping hand.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

“The voters are stuck with no choice here. And I had a helping hand in creating that situation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

She said that Black Friday can be useful if someone has a "specific item in mind, Black Friday can be a real helping hand in terms of some financial savings".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Marwan Marouf’s friends say that he’s the kind of Texan to show up at your door when hardship strikes with a bag of groceries, a smile and a helping hand.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

She sighs but, with a helping hand, climbs onto the seat next to the man.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland