patron

Example Sentences

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The tree sat on the Kiowa Ranch, a property that noted arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan had given to Frieda Lawrence, wife of the British writer D.H.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Just as Pilates has a patron saint in Joseph Pilates, the field of somatics has the late Thomas Hanna, a philosopher and student of neurology who coined the term in 1976.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Two organisations of which Mette-Marit was patron have already ended their collaboration with her while others have asked for an explanation.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Also, if I’m a longtime patron of the business, I make note of that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

On top of his dash was a plastic statue of Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith