helpline
Britishnoun
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a telephone line operated by a charitable organization for people in distress
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a telephone line operated by a commercial organization to provide information
Example Sentences
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The first time this happened, Laura, who is in her early 40s, says she called Faceland's emergency helpline several times, but could not get through.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Media watchdog IPSO, which operates a 24-hour emergency harassment helpline, said it was reviewing a flood "of complaints" about the coverage of Arday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Last month, 7.6% of calls to the helpline originated from ChatGPT and other AI platforms, up from less than half a percent a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
If you are struggling with body-image or eating concerns, you can call the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline at 866-662-1235.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Cadres of expensive professionals—lawyers, accountants, computer gurus, helpline responders—drain vast sums of money from the economy to clarify poorly drafted text.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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