were patronizing
- past progressive of patronize.
Example Sentences
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The incident occurred Wednesday while the celebrities were patronizing the Catch restaurant at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
Two officials who stayed there were referred to as “His Excellency,” indicating that the Saudi royal family or senior government ministers were patronizing the Trump hotel.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
Though having less competition was favorable, not many people were patronizing his business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2020
A few people on Twitter last night commented that the drinking establishments they were patronizing had the Redskins on more televisions than they had the Nats.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2012
Young Orson, regarding the villagers with patient disdain, was amazed to find that they were patronizing him with amusement.
From In a Little Town by Hughes, Rupert
