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assist

[uh-sist] / əˈsɪst /




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Anderson's value in a more expansive role was seen in his assist for Haaland's winner at Leipzig this week, as he drove with the ball before playing a cross, reminiscent of Kevin de Bruyne.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Representing San Francisco is an extraordinary honor and a profound responsibility. My office stands ready to assist in the transition, and I wish him success in service for the people of our city,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Not content with throwing a few haymakers, Bauer quickly notched a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”—the hockey term for recording a fight, a goal, and an assist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

He added that "the government will continue to do everything in its power to assist those affected by this terrible accident, and to restore normality to our high-speed rail service."

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

And so he dictated elaborate and specific demands that it was then Lazlo’s duty to fulfill, with the help of a number of locals Suheyla organized to assist him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Doncic, of course, was at the center of it all, scoring 40 points to go with nine rebounds, seven assists and six turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

He has been one of the Toffees' standout performers having scored two goals and registered two assists in all competitions, helping Everton to seventh in the league.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He was named in the team of the tournament after three goals and three assists.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He dished out six assists, swiped five steals and piled up 45 points.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The local papers don’t run any information about Boy21 except the number of points he scored in the game, and his assists and rebounds.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

Egypt assisted negotiations between the US and Iran.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Times by the actor’s representatives, who said it was medically assisted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Thankfully, the same capacity for collaboration that assisted our species’ development throughout history could now avert this catastrophe.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

"Here in Palangkaraya City, we should be assisted not only in the form of rice or basic food supplies... there should be safe houses from haze."

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

I had assisted in enough washings to know what I was looking at.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Workers merely must have “similar cultural knowledge, practices, and beliefs” as well as “life experiences” as the Medicaid beneficiaries they are assisting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Don Orione is another Italian priest, canonized in 2004, who devoted his life to assisting others.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Volunteers fear any misstep while assisting voters could get them in trouble, Chavez-Camacho said.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

A 37-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

That afternoon she spent a tedious hour assisting Ana in dressing for dinner, and that evening the house was full of ladies in rich satin gowns and gentlemen wearing plush velvet and shining boots.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


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