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Referring to the law by its criminal code number, she added: “The #219a falls and with it a piece of the worst patronization of women.”

From New York Times Jun. 24, 2022

The mundane details of illness, the limiting subculture of exile in “Cancervania,” and the constant coping with patronization and misaimed sympathy pervade Hazel’s narration.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2014

He pursued the high purpose of moving justice forward via the low arts of patronage and patronization.

From Time Nov. 29, 2012

I always make sure there isn’t a hint of patronization in my voice when I do.

From New York Times Jun. 4, 2010

Sir George said with a hint of patronization.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn