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helped
  • past participle of help.
  • past tense form of help.

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Helped by tech giants, U.S. stocks have significantly outperformed European markets over the last decade, but there are no guarantees that will continue.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Helped by stock buybacks, IBM’s share price rose by more than ninefold between his arrival in April 1993 and early June 2001; over the same period, the S&P 500 rose less than threefold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Helped by Friday’s recovery, major stock indexes finished the week in positive territory.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Helped me make sure it was all OK and safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

"Don't you want to do something more...meaningful with your life, Daoud? You and Mo were always hanging out together—you could have gone with him to Iraq. Helped people."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda