Synonyms
Examples of helping hand in a Sentence
a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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The video shows a few helping hands moving an enormous fiddle-leaf fig tree out of one room, just to replace it with a giant Christmas tree—almost reaching her home’s lofty ceilings.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
Rafael Antonio Morales, her grandfather’s cousin, was known to offer a friendly smile and helping hand around town.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
On homelessness, my approach is a strong but helping hand.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Facts, however, didn’t follow the script, and now the talk is of the taxpayer having to give (another) helping hand to some of the wind sector’s players, safely ahead of the awkward moment (give it a few years) when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start stretching out their begging bowls.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 4 Nov. 2023
Some have the helping hands of friends, while others fly solo.
—María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
But that helping hand is being withdrawn, and parents are bracing for a slap in the face this Sept. 30.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
Everything to Know About the 2023 Hawaii Wildfires, Including Ways to Help the Victims
Winfrey's helping hand to the Aloha State came as Hawaii native Jason Momoa has also been showing his support for residents as the fires continue to burn.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
After 22 seasons on Restaurant: Impossible, chef Robert Irvine is turning his attention from struggling restaurants to homeowners in need of a helping hand.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2023
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
Rafael Antonio Morales, her grandfather’s cousin, was known to offer a friendly smile and helping hand around town.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
On homelessness, my approach is a strong but helping hand.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Facts, however, didn’t follow the script, and now the talk is of the taxpayer having to give (another) helping hand to some of the wind sector’s players, safely ahead of the awkward moment (give it a few years) when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start stretching out their begging bowls.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 4 Nov. 2023
Some have the helping hands of friends, while others fly solo.
—María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
But that helping hand is being withdrawn, and parents are bracing for a slap in the face this Sept. 30.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
Everything to Know About the 2023 Hawaii Wildfires, Including Ways to Help the Victims
Winfrey's helping hand to the Aloha State came as Hawaii native Jason Momoa has also been showing his support for residents as the fires continue to burn.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
After 22 seasons on Restaurant: Impossible, chef Robert Irvine is turning his attention from struggling restaurants to homeowners in need of a helping hand.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping%20hand. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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