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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In a statement, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state will defend its choices in court.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Trump was courting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement, and some GOP lawmakers thought Hegseth was going the way of former Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
After today's win in court, this case will now proceed to a very thorough discovery process and President Trump is committed to seeing this case through to a just conclusion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In a statement, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state will defend its choices in court.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Related Articles Florida’s Jewish voters: How political groups see tests ahead to court their vote
Which Florida congressional district has the highest household income?
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Trump was courting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement, and some GOP lawmakers thought Hegseth was going the way of former Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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That means putting it in public museums, rather than the traditional palaces of ceremonial monarchs.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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According to the palace’s post on X, the photo was taken by her six-year old son Prince Louis.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, there’s a difference between an outdoor courtyard and an indoor atrium.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since then, his work has taken him to international tribunals and other inquiries into the missing in more than 60 countries.—
Tyler McBrien,
The Dial,
28 Jan. 2025
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He was made to testify at the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg and was later condemned to death by a Polish tribunal.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wilcox is asking a judge to declare her removal unlawful and reinstate her as a member of the board.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lebanese parliamentarians have named Nawaf Salam, a diplomat and former judge at the International Court of Justice, as Prime Minister-designate, tasking him with forming a government in a country that has been in caretaker mode since 2022.—
Sally Abou Aljoud,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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As part of its efforts to woo the locals, Tomorrow will open a second Paris showroom, at 45 Rue de la Boétie, on Wednesday.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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So does its competitor, Impossible Foods, which recently changed its packaging colors from green to blood red, all the better to woo carnivores.—
Cara Buckley,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After Deb says she’s dumped Gio, Harry tells her to stop dating older men.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hanna, who has by this point joined the search efforts, talks to a woman who once dated Amanda’s current boyfriend, Viktor Malm, who had previously been sentenced and given a warning for assault as a teenager.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Searches were being conducted simultaneously at the company's headquarters in Paris and Amsterdam by Dutch magistrates and investigators, accompanied by French magistrates and investigators, the source said.—
Nancy Ing,
NBC News,
5 Nov. 2024
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Also Tuesday, Dutch magistrates and investigators alongside French magistrates and investigators carried out searches at Netflix’s headquarters in Amsterdam.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Nov. 2024
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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