patronage
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Its unifying force was a combination of Banerjee's charismatic personal appeal and the patronage that comes with power.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But power also brought access to patronage, protection and, critics allege, opportunities for enrichment.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“The Magic Flute,” one of the world’s two or three most popular operas, needs no such patronage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“Our patronage definitely dropped because of the pandemic, and I don’t know that it’s ever completely recovered,” the librarian said, adding that “downtown, in general, hasn’t.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
“Can you possibly guess, Lizzy, who is meant by this? ‘This young gentleman is blessed, in a peculiar way, with every thing the heart of mortal can most desire,—splendid property, noble kindred, and extensive patronage.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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