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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The Eklund-Gomes team at Douglas Elliman has the listing with an assist from Petty.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2025
Nwodim, working alongside teammate Thompson and opponents Alex Moffat and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with an assist from Chris Redd, demonstrates her light touch with this material while maintaining a playful edge.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Technically, Joe, your defense did, with an assist from the latest chapter in Browns heartbreak.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Segovia, the talented young Venezuelan, came off the bench and added another insurance goal with an assist from Luis Suarez.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2025
Nwodim, working alongside teammate Thompson and opponents Alex Moffat and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with an assist from Chris Redd, demonstrates her light touch with this material while maintaining a playful edge.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Technically, Joe, your defense did, with an assist from the latest chapter in Browns heartbreak.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Segovia, the talented young Venezuelan, came off the bench and added another insurance goal with an assist from Luis Suarez.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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