lend a hand
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He added the response to a call-out for volunteers to lend a hand had been good.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Next to Bordet was Nour-Eddine Skiker, head of the "Jalons pour la paix" association, some of whose volunteers came with a local youth council group to lend a hand.
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
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
As she stepped into the hall, it dawned on me that all this time, she had been ready to lend a hand.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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