help
verb (used with object)
to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist.
are helping
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present progressiveof help.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Athletes have egos and those egos want them to be a part of something big and that they're the ones that are helping drive that change, that growth."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
It comes as major central banks around the world are hiking rates as higher energy prices caused by the Iran war are helping to push up inflation.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“When it comes to their work in Russia,” she said, “many think that they are helping Russia and promoting the friendship between the two nations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The U.S. in recent weeks has been trying to economically isolate Iran, which has raised the risks for any bank or crypto platforms that officials might determine are helping the regime evade the restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
This makes me think of Eleanor Markey, and then Demetrius talks about medicines that are out there and helpful, and everyone volunteers the names of the drugs that are helping them get through.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
