helping verb
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of helping verb
First recorded in 1815–25
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The East-West pipeline can’t replace all the crude flows carried by tanker ships, but its use is helping prevent an even worse crisis from unfolding.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
By helping people keep their Medicaid coverage, connecting them to benefits, eliminating their medical debt and helping prevent evictions, we’re not just talking about putting more money into people’s pockets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Cellular cleanup processes remain active and efficient, helping prevent the buildup of damaged proteins.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
In addition to resuming its duties providing milk for the family farm, the goat can now go back to performing a second important job — helping prevent wildfires by grazing on flammable brush.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
She also spoke about raising awareness for a new independent body aimed at helping prevent and tackle bullying and harassment in the music industry - the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority,
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
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