patron saint

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Recent Examples of patron saint For example, the brotherhoods sometimes recast their patron saints as relatives who naturally appreciated the African rhythms of their homelands. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 July 2025 Her patron saint might be the actor Madelyn Cline, who showed up apologetically late to lunch on a gray afternoon in early spring, her eyelids heavy, her hair pillowcase-teased. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 10 July 2025 Chödrön is a kind of patron saint to Buddhists in the United States, and for good reason. Melissa Febos, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025 The casket of the patron saint of headache sufferers is about four feet long. Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for patron saint
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Noun
  • The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Hence, clubs are turning to the player-trading model long pioneered, and more recently supercharged, by Chelsea.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And the 18-year-old Mastantuono has already brought fresh ideas to Madrid’s attack.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The ad includes clips from news broadcasts covering, for example, Trump’s framework for a trade deal with the European Union.
    Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The low, powerful finish from the edge of the box to beat Italy in the Under-21 Euros this summer was another example of his high ceiling in the final third.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Also, the Gorn look a little different in their Strange New Worlds incarnation.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
    Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
    Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Fort George Hotel & Spa is a historic gem located in the heart of Belize City, perfect for culturally minded travelers, with proximity to the airport and deluxe treatments at K’in Spa, ideal for post-flight relaxation or Carnival recovery.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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