patronizing

Example Sentences

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The incident occurred Wednesday while the celebrities were patronizing the Catch restaurant at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a lot of second-guessing that doesn’t put any trust in the audience — it’s really patronizing.

From New York Times

The Taliban in April banned women and families from patronizing restaurants with gardens in Afghanistan’s northwestern province of Herat because of concerns over gender mixing.

From Washington Times

In the evening hours, however, there are often crowds of people patronizing bars and restaurants as well as residents walking their dogs.

From Los Angeles Times

His recent refusal to testify about the lack of court ethics before the Senate was bratty and patronizing, making it clear he thinks he owes nothing to the people he allegedly serves.

From Salon