as in patrons
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Law enforcement has expressed concern that the suspect is being turned into a martyr, with some supporters advocating for further violence against executives.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the grants for the governor's program are restricted to helping 4-year-olds, which would exclude many of ECI's benefactors.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Others, operating at considerable losses covered only by their benefactors, have occasionally risked going the same way.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Sponsors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsors. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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