patron

Example Sentences

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Its key patron, China, gets less than 2 millions barrels a day from Tehran—and 9 million from other Gulf countries currently shut in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

More gave Holbein a place to stay while the painter was in London and became his most important patron during his two-year sojourn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Also, if I’m a longtime patron of the business, I make note of that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Faded holy cards for Saint Cecilia, patron of music; Saint Francis of Assisi, patron of the animals; and Saint Benedict the Moor, patron of dark peoples;

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez