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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
the art museum boasts a glass-sided court that is filled with an array of greenery and sculpture
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
this court is now called to order
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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench
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as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches
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Recent Examples of court
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision doesn’t settle Ames’ discrimination claim but only revives it for additional court proceedings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 May 2025
As India has grown to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, it has been courted by the United States and its allies as a geopolitical partner in counterbalancing China and as an investment destination.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Two former leaders of a public sector labor group appeared before a federal district court in Los Angeles on Thursday to face wire fraud charges that involved using union credit cards to purchase clothes and shoes from designer labels such as Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision doesn’t settle Ames’ discrimination claim but only revives it for additional court proceedings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Verb
With Trump winning the U.S. presidency in November for the second time, Zuckerberg and other tech executives have since courted favor with the White House by making sweeping policy changes like relaxing content-moderation guidelines.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 May 2025
As India has grown to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, it has been courted by the United States and its allies as a geopolitical partner in counterbalancing China and as an investment destination.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
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While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Owned and operated by the Herodion Hotel, this sophisticated abode features high ceilings, a leafy courtyard, and an alfresco dining space for entertaining.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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Baki’s tomb consists of a long, corridor-like courtyard followed by another courtyard leading to its main entrance.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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In 2004, Kehoe was selected to lead a team of lawyers and investigators who advised a special tribunal that prosecuted former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The three-strong tribunal of former Supreme Court judges Lords Mance and Neuberger and leading international arbitrator Michael Crane was asked to rule on two disputes.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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In the latest example of how judicial systems around the world are grappling with how to handle the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in court, Sharp and fellow judge Jeremy Johnson chastised lawyers in two recent cases in a ruling on Friday.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Irwin, the juvenile court judge who is also on the board, declined to comment.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Only a couple teams can attract a Messi or a Beckham, while far more have a shot at wooing a player like Vela: someone still on the south side of 30, with a few prime years left to give before evolving into an elder statesman and eventually an off-the-field club embassador.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Verb
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There are learning curves: texting on a T9 keyboard, navigating dating without access to apps and managing the demands of modern work without constant access to Microsoft Teams or Slack.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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She’s set to perform a free concert there this weekend, June 7, before hitting the road on her own tour and dates on Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Tour and with Sierra Ferrell.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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On June 30, 1994, both Rose and Fred were brought before a magistrates’ court in Gloucester.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The phrase stunned both the victim’s family and the magistrates.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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