patroness
Example Sentences
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Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2021
During performances of the latter at the cathedral, Ranjel turns to face a painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas, and intones the Latin version of the lyrics.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
The global church’s patroness of the Americas, she is revered by Catholics across borders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
My patroness, too, might hear of him, and not approve.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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