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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'past help' is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to express that something is too far gone to be remedied. For example, "The damage she inflicted on our relationship was too great; it was past help."
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How can retelling the past help to shape the present?
A client might decide to hire a friend, want to curry favor or return past help.
He suggested that some of those pushing for his resignation were ungrateful for his past help.
You can let the past help guide your future actions and plans".
… The captain cried faintly twice to me by name, "Help me — help me," but he was past help.
Rodeos (mainly in eastern Washington) and small festivals honouring the pioneer past help keep the sense of local history alive.
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But the building's past helped secure its future.
These islands have in the past helped dampen the impact of hurricanes on the coast.
Understanding the industry's past helps you to understand its future.
Those bonuses in years past helped make A.I.G. executives into prominent local citizens.
Their nostalgia for beloved toys from their past helps create a bonding experience with their little ones.
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