of (any) assistance

phrase

: of help
She asked, "Can I be of (any) assistance?"

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Like the British ‘writs of assistance’ The administrative warrants that ICE claims give them the authority to enter homes ironically resemble the warrants used by the British. Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026 In the leadup to the American Revolution, British officials used general warrants, known as writs of assistance, that allowed for the search of any property without the need to show probable cause. Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026 More recently, Massachusetts uncovered a $12 million public benefits fraud case involving misuse of assistance funds. Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026 Saving enough to move off of assistance takes a long time and a lot of support. Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of (any) assistance

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“Of (any) assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20%28any%29%20assistance. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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