patrons
Example Sentences
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"I felt terrible," he said, full of regret that he did not tell patrons to evacuate at the first sign of fire.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
All of the other patrons decline; there are better ways to spend this one precious life.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Dame Cally Palmer, chief executive of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said they were "honoured" to have the Prince and Princess of Wales as joint patrons.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Businesses had patrons who were there for the shopping as well as to visit the theme park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Maria, however, grew less and less interested in dressing up and accompanying her husband to seek patrons among the rich and influential.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
