with an assist from

phrase

US, somewhat informal
: with the help or assistance of
He wrote the story with an assist from his friend.

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Over the summer, Russell Stover handed out candy to World Cup fans in Kansas City with an assist from Matt Besler, former Sporting Kansas City star. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Yeboah, who has contributed to a goal in 10 straight matches, scored his club-record 17th goal of the season with an assist from Mauricio González to tie it 2-all in the 68th minute. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Load up each bowl with a few good ladles, slurping every drop with an assist from crusty bread or warm rice. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 The comeback, with an assist from Snoop Dogg Stewart’s second act has leaned on a partnership few would have predicted. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with an assist from

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“With an assist from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20an%20assist%20from. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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