patronage
Example Sentences
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Both were made around the end of the 12th century, and their convenient similarity owed to a shift in royal patronage toward Buddhism.
And owing to the history of Dutch patronage, Curacaoans are among the most educated people in the Caribbean, with a literacy rate of 97%.
From Los Angeles Times
Reputedly, he kept copies of Austen’s works in all his residences, and her dedication of “Emma” was a response to well-wishers hoping the author might benefit from royal patronage.
At the time of her patronage, the princess said she was "looking forward to supporting Borne and its programme of ground-breaking research".
From BBC
He talked of governance, jobs, forced migration for jobs and education - a compelling agenda in a state long trapped by caste and patronage politics.
From BBC
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