pillar of strength


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Noun1.pillar of strength - a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfortpillar of strength - a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort
sponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something
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"Gina was the pillar of strength that pushed AFI to achieve what seemed to be impossible.
I was depressed and lost hope until a day I had to accept that my pillar of strength is gone.
In his Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup debut with Arellano, Arana was a pillar of strength for first year head coach Cholo Martin.
Summary: Imphal (Manipur) [India], May 4 (ANI): Women in Manipur have been a pillar of strength and a symbol of courage for the society.
" Alok did however expressed gratitude to his wife Ashu and said, She has been a pillar of strength for me.
Senegalese Papa Ndiaye wound up with only four points this time but was a pillar of strength in the shaded lane with 17 boards.
figure By FAITH NYAMAI The late Kenneth Matiba was Saturday remembered by his family and his former schoolmates at the Alliance High School as the most ambitious man who fought for the country's independence.Both the alumni associations of Alliance High School and Alliance Girls met at Matiba's home in Limuru, Kiambu County, to remember a man whom they all recognised as a pillar of strength.
She was a strong lady who stood for democracy and remained a pillar of strength to her family.
You have always been my inspiration and a pillar of strength. You truly are the best.
Lusaka noted that although he didn't get the opportunity to meet Mama Virginia in person, he believed she was a pillar of strength to her family and a woman of great wisdom and diligence.
'The Labour Movement will be a pillar of strength as we brave the challenges and storms, working together to build a dynamic and prosperous Singapore.'
All the participants showed full confidence on investment forum and admitted that Punjab is an ideal destination for investment and Punjab is the pillar of strength for the economy of Pakistan.