Example Sentences

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“Nobody knew if we were behind, tied or ahead,” said De Maria, who had helped bring the 1986 World Cup to Mexico as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Dan’s parents, by contrast, had helped him with a down payment for a home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The NPS also said the renovations already completed had helped improve security and cleanliness.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

While investors have largely treated the latest energy-driven inflation pressures as temporary, the buffers that had helped absorb the shock from lost oil supply may be fading, Evercore’s Altman said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I wore a floral summer dress Nan had helped me sew from a pattern last year.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry