security blanket

Example Sentences

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Endries emerged as a reliable security blanket for Harris, who targeted him throughout the game.

From Los Angeles Times

“True security blanket. He’s someone I can go to at any moment and he’s going to make a big play happen.”

From Los Angeles Times

They act as a filing system, inspiration and even a security blanket, but when the case is solved, Preston asks: “Why would she need the totes anymore?”

From Los Angeles Times

"I couldn't explain it, though I did find articles describing the phenomenon. Maybe it was Freudian - beard as security blanket. Maybe it was Jungian - beard as mask. Whatever, it made me calmer..." wrote Prince Harry.

From BBC

One of the game’s best route runners, the dependable Cooper is a security blanket for Watson and P.J.

From Washington Times