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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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2025
Gonzalez Rogers also referred the case to federal prosecutors to investigate whether Apple committed criminal contempt of court for flouting her 2021 ruling.
—Josh Sisco, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
While this was previously done by courting relations (and other forms of lobbying) with the major mass media outlets, the rise of the Internet, together with the near-universal proliferation of smartphones, has led to an almost direct line of communication between leaders and society.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The varying interpretations come when the school board proposes a split through a resolution that heads to the commissioners court.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2025
Gonzalez Rogers also referred the case to federal prosecutors to investigate whether Apple committed criminal contempt of court for flouting her 2021 ruling.
—Josh Sisco, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
In all four states, the Republican senators and candidates have courted Trump’s seal of approval, an achievement most of them have garnered in prior elections.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
While this was previously done by courting relations (and other forms of lobbying) with the major mass media outlets, the rise of the Internet, together with the near-universal proliferation of smartphones, has led to an almost direct line of communication between leaders and society.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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The royal family was rocked by another cancer diagnosis last year as the palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles was receiving treatment for cancer, which continues into this year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The grove also houses two ancient palaces and nine riverside worship points, each maintained by priests or priestesses who inherit their roles through their family lineage.—
Ogar Monday,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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They are allowed to mix and mingle in nearby buildings and courtyards, and dine together in a cafeteria setting staffed by nuns.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Swedish royals otherwise appeared in full force for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday, with Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Crown Princess Victoria participating in the official entry on the courtyard.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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He was initially cleared by an independent tribunal convened by the ITIA, but after an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Sinner and WADA’s legal teams reached a case resolution agreement.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Justice delayed, and still incomplete The Khmer Rouge tribunal – officially the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia – was supposed to bring closure.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the High Court in London ruled that the decision was lawful and that decision was later upheld by three senior Court of Appeal judges.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In the latter ruling, the judge ruled the charges could not be brought again.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Its attempts last fall to woo American Athletic Conference schools Memphis, Tulane, USF and UTSA fell short.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Males choose conspicuous basking locations — a rock, stucco wall or, well, a fence — to woo females and proclaim ownership of a territory.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco recall showing up early to Taylor Swift party: 'Mortified' Gomez reportedly dated DJ Zedd in 2015 and singer The Weeknd in 2017.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The order for the rule change, also dated to April 24, was released by the National Highway Transportation Security Administration (NHTSA) and will takes effect on June 16.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
2 May 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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There are 18 federal magistrate judges, who oversee bond hearings, arraignments and pre-trial criminal and civil matters, among other duties.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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As mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia once sat as a parking magistrate for a day.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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