Nevertheless he saw enough service to attract the attention of powerful patrons that secured his rise through the ranks.

Other potential defendants may have powerful patrons trying to protect them.

A powerful patron like Howard could make a great difference in a company's fortunes.

As a powerful patron, he kept an eye on the best pupils, the boys whose intelligence and personality suited his needs.

In Soviet times, performing artists used these concerts as an opportunity to seek powerful patrons and resolve any problems they might have with the law.

Rémy himself was in search of a powerful patron.

Penny would have been wiser to neglect some interest with a less powerful and alert patron.

He portrayed himself as a man of discreet but powerful patrons.

I also suspected that you had powerful patrons, someone high in your king's court.

Berengario's reputation and personal connections with powerful patrons were indeed quite strong.