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tower of strength

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  1. A dependable person on whom one can lean in time of trouble, as in After Dad died Grandma was a tower of strength for the whole family. This expression, first recorded in 1549, originally was used most often to refer to God and heaven, but Shakespeare had it differently in Richard III (5:3): “Besides, the King's name is a tower of strength.”

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Stewart’s performance holds everything together; her Lou is a quiet tower of strength, unexpectedly finding both love and darkness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

“My mother has been a tower of strength for our family, leaving us a legacy that will influence our children and generations to come,” Mrs. Comes said via text message.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Grant says his mother has been a "tower of strength" and Hu is proud of the difference the Moira Fund has made to so many lives, describing it as "a perfect legacy".

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2020

He was still a tower of strength, averaging 25.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2019

A tower of strength, she is firm and does not yield, except in loving.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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