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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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With their help, the conference can put its money where its mouth is, as the patron saint of world-changing upstarts.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“The good news is we’re making more money per patron than we made prior to Covid,” said Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Theatres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

That seemingly contradictory cocktail might make her a patron saint for a generation lost to the norms but seeking what feels like meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Earlier this month, Princess Eugenie stepped down as patron of charity Anti-Slavery International, a role she had held for seven years.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After a long minute, I closed the book and rose to return it to the shelf like any other ordinary patron.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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