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Some television programmes tend to patronize children.

有些电视节目往往以大人的观点对待儿童。

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By motivating customers to patronize all three, we will thus contribute to the profitability of each and maximize our return.

通过鼓励客户光顾这三家公司，我们将为每一家公司的盈利做出贡献，并使我们的回报最大化。

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But a shipper who hears tales about lost luggage may be inclined to patronize FedEx instead.

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Today, Facebook operates in a similar fashion, yet members continue to patronize the service.

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This hits on why I am so often frustrated by small businesses I patronize or want to patronize.

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