1
: a portion of food : serving
2
: dose sense 3
large helpings of reportage and interviews—
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Stefan KanferExamples of helping in a Sentence
He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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No injuries were reported in the fire, but an Escondido police patrol technician helping control traffic in the area was taken to a hospital for evaluation after her pickup truck was struck by a driver suspected of being intoxicated, a police lieutenant said.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
But throw in group chanting, billions of dollars, and a hefty helping of MAHA rhetoric?
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Add in charming performances, sparkling locales, and a relatable story (not to mention an ample helping of quippy cultural references) and giving in is often as easy as clicking play.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
But throw in group chanting, billions of dollars, and a hefty helping of MAHA rhetoric?
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Add in charming performances, sparkling locales, and a relatable story (not to mention an ample helping of quippy cultural references) and giving in is often as easy as clicking play.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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