patronage

Example Sentences

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Some argued that it only stayed afloat because of official patronage, which fell away after Mugabe's ousting.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The new lineup would likely reflect his priorities, including military modernization and tightening supervision of an officer corps long riven with patronage networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Goldsworthy restored farm buildings under the patronage of David Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, and has turned them into works of art.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

A system of patronage led to the ballooning of PdVSA’s payroll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“Can you possibly guess, Lizzy, who is meant by this? ‘This young gentleman is blessed, in a peculiar way, with every thing the heart of mortal can most desire,—splendid property, noble kindred, and extensive patronage.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen