patron saint

Example Sentences

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He couldn’t overcome the opposition, including the powerful maritime unions, and called himself the patron saint of lost causes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

Our twisted version of a capitalist guardian angel, patron saint of spandex in a cropped matching set.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He is also the patron saint of animals and the environment.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

For Leonardo, the patron saint of distraction, there’s no need to finish it.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day