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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
benefit .
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Examples
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The Jets again benefited from the unexpected when Kaeding misfired from 40 yards out in the fourth quarter, sending this boot past the right upright.
Jets' confidence flying high after shocking Chargers 17-14 2010
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Both George W. Bush and John McCain benefited from the privileged status of their parents and grandparents.
The Early Word: The Race About Race - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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The Islanders again benefited from a fortunate bounce with 8: 26 left in the first.
USATODAY.com 2003
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The bankers have benefited from a stacked deck, or what's known as "moral hazard."
Richard (RJ) Eskow: Foreclosures and Guilt: The "Home Loan Moral Hazard Scorecard" RJ 2010
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Last year, under the Recovery Act, 56 million people benefited from the first Economic Recovery Payment -- including about 50 million Social Security beneficiaries.
Harry Reid Vows To Pass Social Security Cost Of Living Benefit For Seniors The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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For the largest American companies, which have benefited from the weak dollar in recent years, the pain could be more acute.
Financial Crisis in Greece Goes Global, From Asia to the U.S. | Impact Lab 2010
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Could have definitely benefited from a nice sweet and sour sauce, or maybe some kind of honey dill concoction.
Tyler reviews hospital cuisine Tyler 2009
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The swine flu has affected us a little, and we have actually benefited from the economic downturn.
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The swine flu has affected us a little, and we have actually benefited from the economic downturn.
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CBS '"The Late Show With David Letterman," which benefited from the turmoil of the Leno-Conan O'Brien troubles at NBC, came in second.
'Nightline' Beats Leno, Letterman In 2009-2010 Ratings Jack Mirkinson 2010
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