patronize
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Usually, people leave that stadium wondering why they continue to patronize the NFL.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Who would patronize these houses of financial ill-repute?
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
If we want an art scene here, we have to patronize it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
I’ve been thinking about the nightclubs our community used to frequent and the ones we patronize now.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
“Don’t patronize me,” she said crossly, then her tone softened again.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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
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
Even as Paul’s life changes mid-novel, Wayne patronizes his protagonist, reducing him to a cultural cliche which, while rooted in truth, stays flat on the page.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022
Thick rugs cover every floor, and paintings from several local artists she patronizes line our walls.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
Torres told me in front of Carniceria El Novillo, which he has patronized his entire life.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
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
They were patronized by their married contemporaries, they were vaguely felt sorry for, and were produced to date any stray extra man who happened to be visiting their friends.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Calling it “wholesome” isn’t right; that’s too patronizing.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026
What were they doing to develop “anti-smog muffler devices”? A month later, Hahn got back the first of many testy, patronizing responses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 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
A spokeswoman for Ruemmler said that in her message to Epstein, she was “obviously patronizing him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
“Come now, Alessandro,” Goddard said in his most patronizing tone.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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