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Recent Examples of padrone
Instead, much of this awkward English-language period piece focuses on peasants’ struggle to overthrow padrone control just after the First World War.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 June 2023
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for padrone
Noun
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Gothic revival Owners: Mark Lansing and Jeremy Couture, who are the innkeepers of the property.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Initially, they were primarily employed in roles like innkeepers, serving food and making beds.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The film weaves together multiple storylines of jaded staff, eccentric patrons, and an unhinged manager navigating their final shift.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla has been a patron of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2017 and has a close personal connection with the organization.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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And that’s a goal both tenants and landlords can get behind.—
Nick Kasmik,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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In 2021, city residents voted to cap annual residential rent increases at 3%, but the rules allow landlords to self-certify higher rents after accounting for construction, property taxes and other expenses.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 July 2025
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“Padrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padrone. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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