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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
Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The courts once again found that Holland failed to disclose evidence during his 2011 prosecution and conviction of Brown, one of five prisoners convicted of murdering a guard at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Moore’s decision to court the Farm Animal Rights Movement and disparage the work of Maryland farmers appears less like a genuine moral objection to animal cruelty and more like a desperate attempt to recover momentum in his ailing, undeclared campaign for president.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The case is pending an appeal, court records show.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The courts once again found that Holland failed to disclose evidence during his 2011 prosecution and conviction of Brown, one of five prisoners convicted of murdering a guard at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stanford, after the first workplace investigation, extended Taylor following the 2023 season after he was courted by UCLA to become its head coach.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Moore’s decision to court the Farm Animal Rights Movement and disparage the work of Maryland farmers appears less like a genuine moral objection to animal cruelty and more like a desperate attempt to recover momentum in his ailing, undeclared campaign for president.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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Many young visitors to ancient palaces and other tourist attractions in Seoul can also be seen borrowing hanbok from rental stores, while some fashion brands have reinterpreted it for a modern lifestyle.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Starting with a sweeping shot of Seoul’s Joseon-era Gyeongbokgung Palace, the live-stream eventually revealed the seven men of BTS standing in front of the palace.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison and his wife proposed large wings to the east and west sides of the house with a conservatory to the south that would have created a private courtyard.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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When the weather is warm, the best tables are those in the meditative interior courtyard open to blue sky, drifting clouds and the breeze ruffling sudare screens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of dollars in restitution to the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of euros (dollars) in restitution to the Holy See.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The judge scheduled a court hearing for April 2 to consider approving the deal.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But most deals in that age group have typically come from apparel and sneaker giants, trading card companies and local businesses of university donors trying to woo an athlete to their school, said Blake Lawrence, the co-founder and president of NIL marketplace Opendorse.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The home was converted into apartments in 1951 but retained some of the original grandeur that probably wooed the Morgan clan, too (high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, in particular).—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 Mar. 2026
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He's also said dozens of times, dating to at least 2011, that Iran can't obtain a nuclear weapon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Aged like fine wine The oldest grapes analyzed in the study were from wild vines in the French region of Nimes dated to around 2,000 BC.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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And Jeep also ditched the rear seats for a Diabolical Slipstream security enclosure with locking drawers and MOLLE panels.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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These cards use more power than earlier Arc Pros and are likely to get too hot to run fanless without some performance penalty, but this card's thermal design allows air to pass straight through its enclosure and out the back of the case.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Another major change concerned the High Judicial Council, which oversees magistrates’ appointments and disciplinary matters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bonta questioned whether Bianco had concealed information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants, including details from the registrar’s analysis of the citizen group’s allegations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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