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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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Two hours later, North Vietnamese tanks carrying the flags of the southern revolutionary National Liberation Front smashed through the gates of the Republic of Vietnam’s presidential palace.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hours later North Vietnamese tanks would break through the gates of the South Vietnamese presidential palace, not far from the US Embassy.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The North End property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, and a lush courtyard with an outdoor spa.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The code is admissible evidence in court and labor tribunals, thus providing workers with real authority during disputes with their employers.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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During his papacy, Francis sought to clean up Vatican finances and changed the law to ensure that Becciu, as a cardinal, could be judged by a Vatican tribunal of judges.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
23 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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The chefs also will share stories about competing for the panel of tough judges in the show’s famous kitchen, while offering cooking tips the audience can use at home.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
Verb
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But he eventually was allowed back in and soon was wooing like the old days.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The state now commits more than $500 million a year in tax credits to woo film, TV, audio and digital productions.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 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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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's Relationship Timeline The couple first sparked dating rumors in July 2014 and got engaged the following January.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 May 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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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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Courtesy: Dona Ana County Jail) Cano, a former Doña Ana County magistrate judge, and his wife, Nancy Cano, both face charges of tampering with evidence, jail records show.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The first three groups of 73 migrants transferred there in October, November and January spent only a few hours in Albania and were returned to Italy after Italian magistrates refused to validate their detention in the non-EU country.—
Erion Xhabafti,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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