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: a portion of food : serving
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: dose sense 3
… large helpings of reportage and interviews.—
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He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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In a former life, this appliance may have doubled as tools used in his prior trade; however, the rapper—whose reputation for serving up hearty helpings of clever musings on the drug trade precedes him—remains intent on feeding the streets.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026
And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Remember to save a slice to take home for a second helping.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Not after joining Sean Payton’s staff in 2023 as the quarterbacks coach and helping turn the Broncos, piloted by young quarterback Bo Nix, into title contenders.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026
And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Remember to save a slice to take home for a second helping.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Not after joining Sean Payton’s staff in 2023 as the quarterbacks coach and helping turn the Broncos, piloted by young quarterback Bo Nix, into title contenders.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for helping
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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