helping
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that helps.
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a portion of food served to a person at one time.
That's his third helping of ice cream.
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Origin of helping
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at help, -ing 1, -ing 2
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“Financial advisers play an important role in helping clients navigate financing decisions as part of a broader wealth-management relationship,” Morgan Stanley’s spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Pickford is the man in possession after helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals for only the fourth time this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We also spoke about diplomacy,” Zelensky said in an apparent reference to Trump’s interest in helping Ukraine and Russia reach a peace deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
After helping to drive major indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs during the second quarter, semiconductor stocks took another beating on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
At one of the food tables, Dad and Aunt Melissa are helping Lily choose between a cheeseburger and brisket.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Restaurants tend to charge more for extra helpings of meat, and can price innovations, like Starbucks’s protein cold foam at around $2, at a premium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Those are solid results, considering the funds’ big helpings of bonds—the safety-first shock absorbers that make up a big part of their appeal to cautious investors.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
Superstar players, fanatical fans, regular helpings of drama and the sinister side of the game - the Superclasico has it all.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025
Large helpings of camp and melodrama propel grisly tales of ghoulish behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
Mrs. Weasley fussed over the state of his socks and tried to force him to eat fourth helpings at every meal.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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