patronize

Example Sentences

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Who would patronize these houses of financial ill-repute?

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She said she still plans to patronize Cracker Barrel, including during the holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Azuka said it has resonated with audiences who she was keen not to "patronize".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

Social media remains packed with fundraisers to buy new equipment for gardeners, patronize food vendors and find jobs for the unemployed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

They patronize, they flatter, maybe they wish to comfort themselves.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell