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a pillar of strength
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a pillar/tower of strength
someone who gives a lot of support to someone else who is in a difficult situation Roger was a tower of strength when my parents died.
See also: pillar, strength
a pillar of strength
someone who is emotionally very strong Roger was a pillar of strength when my father died.
See also: pillar, strength
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Every year we hold our party to put a sparkle back into the lives of youngsters who need a treat after being sick, injured, suffered a family loss or who may have been a tower of strength to others and deserve to be spoilt.
Toy superstore joins in the fun of festive party by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Special thanks must go to Jonathan and Serena Geake and all at the yard, Andrew Thornton, who has been such a tower of strength, especially for Ruth's long-term partner Simon, and finally to Clare, of the Injured Jockeys' Fund, who we cannot begin to thank enough for her support.
Thanks for your support by The Racing Post (London, England)
Although his passing is a sad day for us, every member of the unit counts themselves privileged to have known such a tower of strength and we all are deeply honoured to have served alongside him.
He gave life to save hostage; Soldier killed in rescue raid named by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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