patrons

Example Sentences

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The invitation-only gala, which benefits The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, began in 1948 as a fundraiser that marked the Institute’s annual spring fashion exhibition and was attended primarily by high-society museum patrons.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Relationship managers should tell concerned patrons: Not us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith