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She patronizes many contemporary British artists. (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

Oh no. Why do they do this? Why? Maybe the Smug Marrieds only mix with other Smug Marrieds and don't known how to relate to individuals any more. Maybe they really do want to patronize us and make us feel like failed human beings. (Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding)