Sentence examples for patron rather than from inspiring English sources

In terms of paying for such projects, he tended to latch onto one well-heeled patron rather than conducting a broad fund-raising effort.

Ministers are not allowed to be members of APPGs, so Sir George is now officially a patron rather than a member.

He listens to jazz like a consumer or a patron rather than like an artist; he doesn't enter into imaginative sympathy with the musicians, and he can't conceive or, for that matter, feel what the creator of "Spiritual" or "Dearly Beloved" finds necessary in "Interstellar Space" or "Offering".

These prints had the number of days for each month hidden in the design, and were sent at the New Year as personalized greetings, bearing the name of the patron rather than the artist.

By paying for studio time, the likes of Converse are offering themselves as tasteful patrons rather than bean-counters who see songwriters as mere assets.

So our curious world: Park advocates are advised to tug at the cuff of wealthy patrons rather than seek financing through the tax rolls.

The anti-Thaksinites interpret this as criticism of the monarchy, an offence punishable by 15 years in jail.Mr Jakrapob is correct that the system under which Thais owe loyalty to their patrons, rather than the institutions they are supposed to serve, undermines the rule of law and fosters corruption.

Although social issues were examined more directly in the Pre-Code era, Hollywood still largely ignored the Great Depression, as many films sought to ameliorate patrons, rather than incite them.

Coverage itself carries a more formal style than other golf telecasts; announcers refer to the gallery as patrons rather than as spectators or fans (gallery itself is also used), and use the term second cut instead of rough (however, the second cut is normally substantially shorter than comparable "primary rough" at other courses).

The museum structure became part of the main draw and with it a demand by municipalities, educational institutions and by leading figures of commerce for more of these gigantic works of structural art, thus becoming giant billboards extenuating the attention to the architect and the patron brand rather than to the art showcased within it.

Washington is now proposing talking to Hezbollah's patrons, Iran and Syria, rather than confronting them — a move that undermines the group's attempt to demonize the United States.