patron
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The government is providing a one-off payment of £40m to establish the Queen Elizabeth Trust, which will have King Charles III as its patron.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Our twisted version of a capitalist guardian angel, patron saint of spandex in a cropped matching set.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“It gives Iran a posture of influence on the strategic situation in Lebanon as the patron who achieved this cease-fire,” Guterman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Last week, children's cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK said it had decided to "part ways" with Mills, who had been a patron since 2021.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Jack Tallis was his patron, Leon and Cecilia were his best friends, at least until grammar school.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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