Sentence examples for most formidable patronage from inspiring English sources
His ward organization was never nearly as large as the most formidable patronage armies.
The most formidable challenge comes from Sony.
Madam Alex, the most formidable procurer in Beverly Hills.
Now, the party's once formidable patronage and vote-gathering machine appears to be breaking down.
[World Business, Page W1.] Over a 30-year career, Mr. Duhalde, 60, has demonstrated that he is no stranger to patronage, operates well in smoky backrooms and is schooled in the top-down politics that has made the Peronist Party Argentina's most formidable electoral machine.
He happens to be Mr Sankoh's most formidable rival.
The most formidable obstacle lies in creating a prototype.
Long's most formidable rival for the nomination.
His most formidable adversary is a Soviet master spy, Karla.
Zagat.com is its most formidable competitor on the information side.
Marriage remains the most formidable barrier to escape caste.
