patronization

Example Sentences

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Referring to the law by its criminal code number, she added: “The #219a falls and with it a piece of the worst patronization of women.”

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

The mundane details of illness, the limiting subculture of exile in “Cancervania,” and the constant coping with patronization and misaimed sympathy pervade Hazel’s narration.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2014

He pursued the high purpose of moving justice forward via the low arts of patronage and patronization.

From Time • Nov. 29, 2012

I always make sure there isn’t a hint of patronization in my voice when I do.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2010

The Major and Mrs. Saulisbury had been touched by the Western spirit and were trying to be just to him, with more or less unconscious patronization.

From Wayside Courtships by Garland, Hamlin