patron
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That seemingly contradictory cocktail might make her a patron saint for a generation lost to the norms but seeking what feels like meaning.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Castro almost fell off a cliff in the early 1990s when he lost his Soviet patron, but he had moves then, and he made them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The island is experiencing its worst days since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Havana’s steadfast patron.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
He was known as a prominent patron of the arts.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
“Well, the good news is that your patron isn’t here. The bad news is ...” I broke off, drawing a deeper breath.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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