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an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
In 2020, Souter was part of a unanimous decision finding that the Justice Department during President Trump's first term lacked authority to condition federal law enforcement grants on state and local governments' assistance with deporting migrants suspected of entering the country unlawfully.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 May 2025
The directive comes as Republican lawmakers in Congress are proposing deep cuts to the food assistance program that would reduce the number of people who participate in it.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 9 May 2025
Avoid direct eye contact, and if possible, contact resort staff or animal control for assistance.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Gallagher criticized the new Assembly committees created to focus on housing, child care, food assistance for those in need and reviewing the state’s push for low-carbon and renewable alternatives, arguing that discussing the issues rather than taking quick action was tone-deaf.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 May 2025
The directive comes as Republican lawmakers in Congress are proposing deep cuts to the food assistance program that would reduce the number of people who participate in it.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 9 May 2025
Avoid direct eye contact, and if possible, contact resort staff or animal control for assistance.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Gallagher criticized the new Assembly committees created to focus on housing, child care, food assistance for those in need and reviewing the state’s push for low-carbon and renewable alternatives, arguing that discussing the issues rather than taking quick action was tone-deaf.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Randle came back in and took over the contest, tallying six assists over the final six-plus minutes of the quarter to help Minnesota gain a 20-point advantage by frame’s end in a a runaway victory to square up the series.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Marner led the Maple Leafs with 102 points this season and was third in the NHL in assists, with 75.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5 on the NBA, Win $200 Bonus This is a 40-to-1 odds boost for players to use on Celtics-Knicks, Timberwolves-Warriors or any other game this week.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The back-and-forth continued into a 15-15 third set as Tyler Goldberg’s defense off the bench gave the Rockets a significant boost, and Rozman heated up for five kills, but the Warriors took 10 of the next 13 points.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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Walking 10,000 steps—about 4 or 5 miles—daily can strengthen bones and muscles, aid in weight loss, increase energy levels, and improve heart and lung health.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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For more than ten weeks, Israel has halted the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, to pressure Hamas to release Israeli hostages.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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