as in patronized
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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At Manhattan’s Metropolis Vintage—a sprawling destination that has been patronized by A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and Drake—that legacy is on full display.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026 -
While the construction industry is the most directly affected, other parts of the region’s economy also are feeling the pinch, including restaurants patronized by workers, real estate agents and some retailers.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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The fear, Webster said, can make young athletes avoid sport-specific movements like cutting or jumping even after physical clearance.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Worries have gotten so high that traders have canceled nearly all their bets that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year, according to data from CME Group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Lorded (it over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lorded%20%28it%20over%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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