patronage
Example Sentences
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Reputedly, he kept copies of Austen’s works in all his residences, and her dedication of “Emma” was a response to well-wishers hoping the author might benefit from royal patronage.
At the time of her patronage, the princess said she was "looking forward to supporting Borne and its programme of ground-breaking research".
From BBC
He talked of governance, jobs, forced migration for jobs and education - a compelling agenda in a state long trapped by caste and patronage politics.
From BBC
Yet Cuba-hardened internal security, patronage over the generals and years of sanctions-induced siege mentality make a palace coup improbable on a timetable that suits Washington.
From Salon
Queen Elizabeth strips Andrew of his military affiliations and patronages, as Buckingham Palace looks to distance itself from the then prince.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
