patron
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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
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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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