patronize

Example Sentences

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Who would patronize these houses of financial ill-repute?

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She said she still plans to patronize Cracker Barrel, including during the holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

If we want an art scene here, we have to patronize it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

I’ve been thinking about the nightclubs our community used to frequent and the ones we patronize now.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

“Don’t patronize me,” he said, still grinning as he took the turn toward her house.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith