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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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Under the bill, the authority could issue bonds, and the lease rental payments could be made from local excise taxes, food and beverage tax and innkeeper’s tax.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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During our stay, Daniel and I borrowed two of the hotel’s bikes, provided by Stephanie Lisle, the innkeeper, and biked along the trail to Lambertville and back.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite that westward migration from State Fair Park in West Allis, church officials are confident the festival's loyal parishioners and patrons, many of which come from areas well outside Milwaukee, will find their way to the new venue June 19-21.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Servers dress in special attire for holidays and for many patrons, the gift shop is worth the stop.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These findings led to the board ordering rent rebates and reimbursements totaling more than $200,000 — relief tenants say has yet to materialize due to the landlord’s appeal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The landlord is Archie’s father, Lee Archie, alongside his partner Hanju Morrow.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Padrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padrone. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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