as in patronage
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses
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patronage
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The filing comes days after four high-ranking former New York City police officials filed a separate suit alleging that Adams doled out patronage promotions and a culture of cronyism in the NYPD, according to the Associated Press.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
17 July 2025 -
Sonic Guild evolves symphony patronage model Since 2013, Sonic Guild has supported the creation and performance of new music with over $6 million in grants and direct payments to local musicians.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Sponsorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorship. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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