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
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
Romero lost all sense of time as she sorted through thousands of spare parts with locals who were eager to lend a hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 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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