patron

Example Sentences

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The "beads" are fossilised parts of the stem of a marine animal called a crinoid, but they earnt their nickname from St Cuthbert, considered the patron saint of the North of England.

From BBC

In Venice, in particular, opera became a form of entertainment for the paying public instead of something to be enjoyed solely by wealthy patrons.

From The Wall Street Journal

No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.

From Los Angeles Times

I do like it when you get to meet the patron of whatever union you're playing against.

From Barron's

Tickets are available for patrons of the festival.

From BBC