with an assist from
idiom
US, somewhat informal
: with the help or assistance of
He wrote the story with an assist from his friend.
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However, the Lions delivered just before the end of the first half, with Syberto Brevil scoring the game’s first goal with an assist from Xavier Arriola.
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Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Champlin, with an assist from Zach and other school staff members, helped the young students throw the surprise ceremony for their beloved principal.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vickie Dills gave him, with an assist from ChatGPT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Danny Welbeck scored twice, with an assist from Brajan Gruda for his second goal.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Champlin, with an assist from Zach and other school staff members, helped the young students throw the surprise ceremony for their beloved principal.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vickie Dills gave him, with an assist from ChatGPT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Danny Welbeck scored twice, with an assist from Brajan Gruda for his second goal.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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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 1 Dec. 2025.
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