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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had helped" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that assistance was provided in the past, often in a context where the action is relevant to a later point in time.
Example: "She had helped him with his homework before he took the exam."
Alternatives: "had assisted" or "had supported".
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"I had helped widows before.
He had helped design it.
Mr. Hall had helped found it.
That had helped tear the country apart.
Perhaps the dress had helped, too.
And it had helped, it really had.
He had helped found the hospital.
The television show had helped.
Anger had helped protect me.
If only this had helped.
Feltrinelli had helped revolutionize Italian book publishing.
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