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adjective

  • Failing to provide assistance or be of any use; making a situation worse or offering no improvement.

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“For me, it’s not helpful in the conduct of policy,” Warsh said at the time.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

“If you’re just pulling everyone together to say this is kind of crazy and we don’t know yet what it means, that’s not helpful to anyone.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

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  • adding to the problem
  • a waste of time

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  • exactly what was needed
  • a lifesaver

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