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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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Ceuta's regional government cancelled the city's annual patron saint festivities, which were due to begin on Saturday, due to the "current circumstances".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

This involves choosing a patron saint, and Michael speaks with the wild enthusiasm of a Marvel movie fanboy about his likely decision, St. George, who endures various grisly tortures but remains steadfast.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

After the animal fell to the table, one patron grabbed it with a towel and took it to the Humane Society in Oceanside.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The rock star became the immigrant-run restaurant’s unlikely patron saint, calling on her relationship with then-Gov.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The crowd roars and she calmly hands the delighted patron his hat.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Restaurants are also adding more chicken items to their menus to have cheaper protein options for their patrons, according to industry officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

On any typical day, Alexis Sicairos and his girlfriend have a line of patrons waiting to order a banana buzz latte or a cloud matcha at their Los Angeles coffee stand.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

In the summer of 1954, the house band, Buzz Busby and the Bayou Boys, began to cause a stir, drawing a steady stream of patrons who came to listen to the music instead of brawl.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

"I felt terrible," he said, full of regret that he did not tell patrons to evacuate at the first sign of fire.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Ordinarily, however, artists also need patrons among their audience who will purchase their work, thus combining moral and financial support.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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