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emotional support

NOUN
security blanket
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Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, worked for New York City’s fire department and was the parent she leaned on for emotional support.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

The character, the first full-fledged advertising mascot for Crocs, is a sort of emotional support animal embodying the casual vibe associated with its slip-on shoes, according to Chief Marketing Officer Carly Gomez.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

He manages her doctors’ appointments and medications, coordinates travel to and from hospital stays, and provides her with emotional support.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

Ryan told MLAs about the case of an autistic teenager with challenging behaviours and "significant social and emotional support needs".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

I saw my letters to her both as love letters and as the only way I could give her the emotional support she needed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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