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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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But England is a nation divided over its identity and even over how to celebrate its patron saint.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But the supreme being and patron of all pontiffs has to be considered a wild card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Earlier this year, Princess Eugenie stepped down as patron of a separate charity, Anti-Slavery International, a role she had held for seven years.

From BBC • 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

My vain hopes for gaining a patron and my stronger hopes of entry to the Archives.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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