Instead he held a series of minor positions, often with important patronage.

I can use the Government to establish a political party with patronage overnight.

With Miller's patronage, the band began working on an album in 2011.

The man is obsessed with power and patronage, so hit him where it hurts.

New York developers have not always been so concerned with architectural patronage.

Having captured the Governor's chair, the state is rich with contributions and patronage.

To deal with increasing patronage, trains were also extended to six cars.

But critics say the government costs so much to run because the system is bloated with patronage and waste.

In 1992 it acquired its present name, with patronage from the Swedish royal family.

The dapha music saw a growth in early 18th century with royal patronage.