patronizing

Example Sentences

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Epstein had made donations to Krauss’ Origins Project, part of his larger patronizing of the sciences.

From Salon

A spokeswoman for Ruemmler said that in her message to Epstein, she was “obviously patronizing him.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But those successes are also what make the Netflix-ification of this film feel so completely unnecessary and patronizing.

From Salon

Xavier is much older than she is and seems, frankly, somewhat stupid and patronizing, but the narrator is nevertheless tormented by her feelings for him.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the guidance has the right intention, it can feel patronizing and constraining, some employees and observers say.

From The Wall Street Journal