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The phrase "a shoulder for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express the idea of providing support or comfort to someone in need, often during difficult times.
Example: "During her tough times, I was always there to offer her a shoulder for her to cry on."
Alternatives: "a listening ear" or "supportive presence".
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Many of the photographs were of nude models in classically artistic positions — holding an urn on a shoulder, for example.
She might not have been able to empathize, but she might have been a shoulder for me to lean on.
"I had to be a shoulder for Jennifer," he said, but, he added, "I was 110 percent concentrating".
In the aftermath, Richard grew up even faster, becoming a shoulder for the players to lean on.
"God, it's killing me," Federer muttered as he lost his composure during the ceremony, with Nadal offering him a shoulder for support.
But Mr. Stern, who provided a shoulder for young musicians to lean all his life, was not judgmental, Mr. Perlman recalled.
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Traditionally, the male model has served as a square shoulder for a female model to lean on as she laughs, cries, cavorts, or seduces.
Arsenal will have forward Theo Walcott back from a shoulder problem for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.
Davies, 26, did not recover from a shoulder injury for Wales' defeat by Australia last weekend.
Shoulder movements were restricted in a shoulder immobiliser for a period of 4 weeks beyond which short arc pendular exercises were commenced.
Salma picked a purple, button-down dress paired with black slingbacks, a belt and a shoulder bag for the occasion.
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