patroness
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Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2021
The global church’s patroness of the Americas, she is revered by Catholics across borders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
Isannah, very good and quiet, was snuggled close to her, her hand in that of her patroness.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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