security blanket

Example Sentences

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“When he’s out there, he’s my security blanket,” coach Ryan Bailey said.

From Los Angeles Times

In military circles, the Patriot is viewed as a security blanket, protection from incoming fire.

From New York Times

In military circles, they are viewed as a security blanket, protecting a population, troops or even buildings from incoming fire.

From New York Times

Phrases such as “security blanket” and “good grief” are a part of the global vernacular.

From Seattle Times

But something about the stickiness of this clip, in specifically Jewish circles, broke my heart, because it spoke of a group looking for something, anything, to use as a raft or security blanket.

From New York Times