assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
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Examples of assistance in a Sentence
Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated.
I'll be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.
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Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
Michael Smith and Keith Price, who is food assistance program manager in Supervisor Tiffany Henyard’s township administration, objected to nominating petitions of numerous candidates running for supervisor or trustee in April.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Marocco, who is also serving as the State Department’s head of foreign assistance, drafted the directive to freeze almost all foreign aid.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Eye On America More Some fear Trump's immigration policies will delay Los Angeles' rebuilding
Woman with ALS explains decision to die with medical assistance
Underinsured face financial uncertainty after losing homes in LA fires
Arab American voters helped Trump win Michigan.
—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistance. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s
: the act of assisting
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: the help given
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