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Directory Assistance

American  

noun

  1. a telephone company service that furnishes telephone directory information over the telephone.


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Mr. Macron said the government would work harder to reduce inequality, especially in schools, where, he said, homework assistance would be reinforced, access to culture improved and students better assisted in charting their futures.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Project LIFT, as it is known, provides dance classes, mentoring and homework assistance to about 30 students a year from low-income families, roughly a fifth of the school’s student body.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

A single parent, she said she is grateful both for the assistance with child care and the homework assistance.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021

She provided treats and homework assistance in exchange for trash collection, and she relayed information about bulk pickup and recycling services to her adult neighbors.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2021

Last month, Viral executed a “viral blitz” for MathCrunch, an app that pairs teens with tutors who provide virtual homework assistance.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2015

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