patroness

Example Sentences

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Authorities estimated that over five million faithful visited the Basilica during the days leading up to the annual celebration of the country’s patroness.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

She’s been known as the patroness of those with nervous disorders ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2022

On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2021

My patroness, too, might hear of him, and not approve.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens