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are assisting

  • present progressive
    of assist.
    assist
    verb (used with object)
    to give support or aid to; help.

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NATO, by charter, is still commanded by a U.S. general, and this isn’t likely to change anytime soon; even in NATO’s go-it-alone exercise, U.S. officers are assisting with logistics and coordination.

From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026

Italy, Turkey and Cyprus are assisting Greece in managing the situation.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

But he said that "partner countries" are "assisting and supporting the election" -- doing so "out of a desire for the betterment of Myanmar".

From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and FBI are assisting in the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025

“If you are telling the truth, then no, there is no problem. But if you are assisting or harboring a deserter, Miss Vilkas, then yes, there’s a big problem.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys