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helpmeet

[help-meet] / ˈhɛlpˌmit /


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When Harold burned out on being the helpmeet to the rising star, Minnie took his place.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2025

“The Wife” is about Joan Castleman, the long-suffering helpmeet to Joe Castleman, a famous author who builds his legacy by leeching off Joan’s literary ambitions.

From The New Yorker Jun. 5, 2019

He’s the high-strung, temperamental artiste, Verdon his calming, smiling muse and helpmeet, ready to provide assistance, inspiration, a cool head, whatever Bob needs.

From Slate Apr. 8, 2019

Through it all he drew on New York, his inspiration and his helpmeet.

From New York Times Jan. 29, 2019

And that, moreover, she would prove a loving, a faithful, and a true helpmeet.

From The Scottish Fairy Book by Grierson, Elizabeth Wilson




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