Sentence examples similar to steadfast patronage from inspiring English sources

LS Lowry, between 1955-76 Mancunian painter LS Lowry was particularly steadfast in his refusal of patronage, declining pretty much every honour they could offer him, from an OBE to a knighthood, between 1955 and 1976.

Senator Shelby Cullom's comment symbolizes Harrison's steadfast aversion to use federal positions for patronage: "I suppose Harrison treated me as well as he did any other Senator; but whenever he did anything for me, it was done so ungraciously that the concession tended to anger rather than please".

Her steadfast love and support for the arts will be remembered and cherished by the hundreds of thousands of people who have been exposed to the arts through her patronage.

Steadfast, certainly.

Ms. Starr was steadfast.

Patronage has been poor.

Patronage pads the payroll.

I remained steadfast.

Mr. Ting remains steadfast.

"Stay steadfast!" protesters shouted.

Patronage also helps.