as in to patronize
to assume or treat with an air of superiority
waiters at that fancy restaurant like to lord it over the customers, acting like they're doing them a favor just being there
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When purchasing necessities, if possible, the Latino Freeze Movement says that Latino consumers should not patronize businesses that have discarded their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
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At trial, Nelson was convicted of four of the five remaining military counts, including going absent without authority, patronizing prostitutes, and two specifications of conduct unbecoming an officer.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a series of posts on social media, the National Weather Service warned that that twisters could be cutting across the central and southern part of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Lord (it over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lord%20%28it%20over%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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