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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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Stefan KanferExamples of helping in a Sentence
He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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With a heaping helping of Western style (and an even bigger patio) Far Out creates an inviting, casual-cool environment that encourages another round of stories (and cocktails) under the Texas sky.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet don’t be surprised if this second helping of Sunday-afternoon couch viewing leaves a slightly bittersweet taste in your mouth.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Here are five trails that deliver not only striking landscapes, but also generous helpings of flavor along the way.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The city of Aurora’s Youth Services Division recently served up a large helping of local resources, entertainment, food and more during its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet don’t be surprised if this second helping of Sunday-afternoon couch viewing leaves a slightly bittersweet taste in your mouth.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Here are five trails that deliver not only striking landscapes, but also generous helpings of flavor along the way.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The city of Aurora’s Youth Services Division recently served up a large helping of local resources, entertainment, food and more during its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 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 4 May. 2026.
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