patrons

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As Debbie sat at the register inside, helping a steady flow of the shop’s final patrons, protesters gathered behind the building, clutching homemade posters and waiting for Jeremy to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He was devoted to our institutions and to the most impressive of our arts leaders and patrons in music, theater and visual art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The term “86” is well known as a verb; wait staff in restaurants have long “86’d” orders when patrons have changed their minds.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Lieberman has also introduced new energy beverages and remade existing drinks like the chain’s chai, a change that many patrons have bemoaned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

According to him, once the Kuhani entered the hall, patrons would be busy making offerings and asking him to relay their specific prayer requests.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray