lend a hand
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But she will not be roping in her mum, Liz, to help out despite the former world 10,000m champion being desperate to step in and lend a hand.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
When Jennifer Arnold learned one of her neighbors in the midwestern city of Minneapolis had been arrested by immigration authorities late last year, she reached out to lend a hand.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
Almost all lend a hand on an ongoing basis, whether contributing to savings accounts, setting up trusts or defraying the costs of college tuition, medical bills and other expenses.
From Salon • May 11, 2025
The restaurant’s co-owner says if someone is in need, he’d lend a hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Cherrie ran toward them and charged into the river to lend a hand.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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