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helping hand



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However, he was given a huge helping hand by his 22-year-old opponent, who initially appeared to be carrying the weight of the occasion on his shoulders.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Feb. 20, 2026

Dishwashers need a helping hand to reach their peak performance.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

It was like I wanted to give up—because in society nobody wants to give us a helping hand.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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