helping hand

Example Sentences

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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

Intel is the first major chip maker to lend Elon Musk a helping hand in his bid to launch a potentially multitrillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing project.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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

“I think the people of this state need and deserve a helping hand, and I’m going to see that you get it!” he shouted, socking the air.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam