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. 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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