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Recent Examples of security blanket
Though tight end Mark Andrews has historically been Lamar Jackson’s security blanket in the passing game, Likely has been the go-to guy Thursday night.
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NBC News, 6 Sep. 2024
In case anything happens to Rodgers, Taylor will provide the Jets with a veteran security blanket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2024
Friends are treated like security blankets as the moon clashes with Venus.
—USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
But then a few years ago, the show became something of a security blanket.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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NBC News, 6 Sep. 2024
In case anything happens to Rodgers, Taylor will provide the Jets with a veteran security blanket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2024
Friends are treated like security blankets as the moon clashes with Venus.
—USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
But then a few years ago, the show became something of a security blanket.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security blanket
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Those who were arrested include: Jennifer Martinez, 23, of Waterbury who was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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The department recently added a narcotics detection dog for $13,000 in total.Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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There was the research chemical subreddit, the drug subreddit, the opiates subreddit, the obscure drugs subreddit, and the opioid underscore RCs, meaning research chemicals subreddit.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Many libraries train their staff in using Narcan to revive people overdosing on opiates.Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Your healthcare provider may also offer a local anesthetic to numb the area around your cervix to make the process more comfortable. Factors Affecting IUD Insertion Pain How painful IUD insertion is varies from person to person.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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It's not recommended to use an OTC anesthetic for longer than a week unless your dentist recommends it.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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An example of over-the-counter drugs are anti-histamines that can help with insomnia, while some prescription drugs doctors may use are different types of sedatives and hypnotics.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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When preparing non-toxic food, perfectly even distribution isn’t usually a concern, but a gram of powder that may contain a mystery dose of a powerful sedative like ketamine — or even the far deadlier fentanyl — is dangerous.Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Security blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security%20blanket. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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