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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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How the RSF appears to have an inexhaustible supply of drones has been the subject of speculation, but observers say it has a wealthy Persian Gulf patron of its own in the United Arab Emirates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

With their help, the conference can put its money where its mouth is, as the patron saint of world-changing upstarts.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

There’s no way he found a more generous patron than the SPLC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The government is providing a one-off payment of £40m to establish the Queen Elizabeth Trust, which will have King Charles III as its patron.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"Symbol of Shamash, the patron god of kings, and the guy who had a magical net capable of trapping all sorts of terrible evils. You're very lucky to have such a powerful gift."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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