tower of strength
noun phrase
: an emotionally strong person who gives a lot of support or help during difficult times
She's been a/my tower of strength during my illness.
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During that whole time recently, Pete was a tower of strength to me.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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“Tower of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tower%20of%20strength. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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