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How to pronounce patronage in American English
“patronage” pronunciation by American speakers
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“patronage” in real sentences — American speakers
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they pleased -- patronage, bribery, and money laundering.
The Obama White House
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back to the Progressive Era, and a big part of that is that we saw patronage
GAO
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like lobbying patronage agency capture things topics that go to the heart of envisioned oversight right
National Archives
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