patronize

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Woolf could patronize American writing in 1919 in part because the U.S. still seemed provincial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Customers who want to patronize Langer’s Deli can park in the business’ lot at the northeast corner of 7th Street and Westlake Avenue, where Langer said he put an attendant onduty as a safety measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

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

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

“Don’t patronize me,” she said crossly, then her tone softened again.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss