Sentence examples for has complete patronage from inspiring English sources

"The prime minister has complete patronage.

Meanwhile, the ambitious Lincoln had completed his single, controversial congressional term in 1849 and, having been rejected for two patronage jobs, felt "as bad as any failure in my life" (64).

The two coalition partners have squabbled over patronage.

With the Lib Dems gone, he has more patronage to bestow.

Moreover, the governor had enormous patronage powers over the local agencies of government.

A lack of limits to campaign finance has encouraged excessive patronage.

However, it has enjoyed widespread patronage, and there have been no reports of mass deposit withdrawals.

Its officials say they have kept patronage to a minimum.

He had great patronage to bestow.

She would have needed patronage to produce a work of such length.

His appointment drew complaints of patronage; Mr. Harding had not completed college and had little background in the work of financing affordable housing.