as in patronage
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses
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patronage
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For years, Daley’s powerful Democratic Party machine ruled Chicago through patronage.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025 -
Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Sponsorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorship. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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