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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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How the RSF appears to have an inexhaustible supply of drones has been the subject of speculation, but observers say it has a wealthy Persian Gulf patron of its own in the United Arab Emirates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, was completed in 2025 and was one of the last works the 91-year-old was able to paint due to her failing sight.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

He couldn’t overcome the opposition, including the powerful maritime unions, and called himself the patron saint of lost causes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

With their help, the conference can put its money where its mouth is, as the patron saint of world-changing upstarts.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“I think when I’m done looking for my patron to be, I’m going to wash my hands of this place and never look back.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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