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plural helpings
(countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself. examples
(figurative, countable) An amount or quantity quotations examples
Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine.
2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport
present participle and gerund of help examples