security blanket

Example Sentences

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The Hurricanes punished him all night, sometimes legally, sometimes questionably, but he stayed composed, turning to unheralded receiver Charlie Becker as a security blanket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

While premiums have gone up in recent years, and coverage maxes out at $250,000, the program still constitutes a security blanket on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where coverage rates are high.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2024

Without Kupp — his security blanket — Stafford spread the ball to young receivers, passed for 334 yards and did not commit a turnover.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Without his security blanket, reigning NFL league MVP Patrick Mahomes was just 21 of 39 for 226 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

This large crucifix had been a "security blanket" I took to bed with me for years after coming to this country.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez