Example Sentences

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Hong Kong chief executive John Lee said government departments were assisting residents affected by the fire.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Two suspects were arrested at the station, police said, adding that counter-terrorism units were assisting the investigation.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

This month, he swatted aside rumors that Riverside County sheriff’s deputies were assisting with immigration raids at schools and churches, saying his deputies would not assist with “any type of immigration enforcement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025

For Huey, it was adding to the finances that were assisting the Panthers.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

Here and there Boy Scouts were assisting, and enjoying themselves immensely.

From With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War by Sellers, William Edward