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Governor Gretchen Whitmer, often touted as a viable Democratic presidential nominee, has always offered a helping hand to major corporations, even when the benefits to her constituents are dubious.—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 After first rolling out the program last year, Howard County is looking for families that could use a helping hand.—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 May 2026 He was given a helping hand by Cody Gakpo senselessly turning his back.—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Rain could be on its way that has the potential to give firefighters a helping hand with putting out the flames, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for a helping hand