patronage
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In the late 1970s, during that period of Soviet patronage, Hall decided to get into real estate.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
The art of fine carpet weaving was introduced in the Himalayan valley of Kashmir in the 15th century by Persian travellers, and received patronage during the reign of its last local king Zain-ul-Abidin Budshah.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
But power also brought access to patronage, protection and, critics allege, opportunities for enrichment.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Our patronage definitely dropped because of the pandemic, and I don’t know that it’s ever completely recovered,” the librarian said, adding that “downtown, in general, hasn’t.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
“I have business at the temple tomorrow morning. Perhaps we could discuss a patronage next time...”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing patronage
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