patronize
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Who would patronize these houses of financial ill-repute?
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
Bryant said members of the council emphasized ensuring the messaging didn’t patronize young users and allowed teens enough time to download their conversations and say goodbye to their chatbots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Azuka said it has resonated with audiences who she was keen not to "patronize".
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025
People who have experienced weight loss become more likely to join fit people who patronize wellness businesses, he said, and malls will be there for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
The hustler intended to pawn a suit for ten dollars to attend and patronize the bazaar.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
The opportunity is now for the public to show that it prefers non-idiocy in the media outlets it patronizes and is willing to pay for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
He never panders to them or patronizes the audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
She said the retailers she patronizes include Express, Shein, and Walmart.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
SVB isn’t just a bank – it makes equity investments, patronizes startups’ services and sponsors lavish industry parties.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Thick rugs cover every floor, and paintings from several local artists she patronizes line our walls.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
They know when they’re being patronized, even if they don’t always say it.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2025
She said the East was largely misunderstood by West Germans — belittled, patronized and often ignored.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
Everyone, it seemed, from local walkers and workers to people preparing to board cruise ships patronized Ralph’s.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
The last theater I patronized regularly was the Candlelight Pavillion Dinner Theater for both its delightful musical theater and summer midweek tribute bands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
I went into a drugstore that I had patronized every day since my arrival.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
You can empathize with your friend without demonizing your own position or patronizing her by saying everything will be OK.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Epstein had made donations to Krauss’ Origins Project, part of his larger patronizing of the sciences.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026
A spokeswoman for Ruemmler said that in her message to Epstein, she was “obviously patronizing him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Sue replied by closing her eyes and then assuming a patronizing lecturing voice.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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