assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
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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One standout: the chance to sit on the deck at night, staring up at the eerily clear skies free from any light pollution, and observe the constellations with the assistance of an on-staff astrophysicist.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
There was job growth in health care and social assistance, while other categories remained flat.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Payroll growth dropped to 73,000, all of which was driven by health care and social assistance; in all other sectors, employment was flat.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, health care, social assistance and state and local government businesses — which account for under 15% of overall employment — were responsible for 94% of the month’s job gains, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
There was job growth in health care and social assistance, while other categories remained flat.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Payroll growth dropped to 73,000, all of which was driven by health care and social assistance; in all other sectors, employment was flat.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, health care, social assistance and state and local government businesses — which account for under 15% of overall employment — were responsible for 94% of the month’s job gains, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s
: the act of assisting
also
: the help given
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