as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the proposed government bailout of the company is being decried as an ill-advised abetment of managerial ineptitude
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Noun
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Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026 -
In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Glassman 5 kills, 12 assists, 5 digs.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get Rantanen going Rantanen’s counting numbers are solid in the series — a goal and four assists in four games.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lumentum , up a staggering 158% this year, could also get a post-earnings boost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Due to the extent of the fire and the need for water, the fire department called a mutual aid box alarm to send in help from other Illinois and Wisconsin fire departments.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Abetment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetment. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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