patrons

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That disposition lurks behind his piercing hazel-green eyes, which seem to absorb every detail of the small coffeeshop and our fellow patrons, and it’s at the heart of how he moves through the world.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The pair’s greatest triumph was the 1934 creation of the Masters, a sports phenomenon that imposes the club’s will on players, media and patrons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The term “86” is well known as a verb; wait staff in restaurants have long “86’d” orders when patrons have changed their minds.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

His attention remains focused on the flames despite the press of patrons around him as the fire is amplified through a rainbow of hues.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern