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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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
It was announced that Smith had resigned from the DOJ in court documents submitted on Saturday to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed the classified documents case against Trump last July.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2024
As Trump courts an escalation in the trade war, his administration will likely ramp up military pressure on Beijing.
—Yan Xuetong, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
It has since been transferred to the court’s Fort Worth’s division.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
It was announced that Smith had resigned from the DOJ in court documents submitted on Saturday to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed the classified documents case against Trump last July.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
Why did the iconic ski brand Salomon set up a pop-up in Soho aimed at courting a new, high-fashion consumer base?
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2024
As Trump courts an escalation in the trade war, his administration will likely ramp up military pressure on Beijing.
—Yan Xuetong, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
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For over 50 years, the palace—designed by French architect León Dourge in the 1930s for the prestigious Duhau family—was a private residence until it was converted into a hotel in 2006.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Prince Louis, who is set to turn seven this year and is a veteran of many palace balcony moments, had a shy turn during a recent walkabout.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the southwest edge of Kathmandu, a video showed water spilling out into the street from a pond in a courtyard with a small temple.Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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With cannonballs and rifles firing, Claire and Rachel set up a triage area in the church courtyard.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The tribunal ultimately could not justify interfering with the lower tribunal's findings, just because the lower tribunal is the fact-finding court.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, her compelling life story captured President Bill Clinton's imagination in 1993 when Justice Byron White retired from the nation's highest tribunal.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The judges include Ralph Lauren, Jay Leno, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, and Henry Ford III.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Britain’s government on Friday named Peter Mandelson as its new ambassador to the U.S. with a mission of wooing Trump, avoiding a trade war and keeping the two countries aligned over Ukraine.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Either result is a death knell to a club hoping to woo players and build a competitive roster.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The threesome has been dating for over a year, and now Matt, Amani, and Any are looking to make their relationship permanent.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nine Inch Nails will embark on their first tour in three years this summer, which the group confirmed on social media after U.S. dates in August and September began to leak online.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 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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He’s expected to plead not guilty when he’s arraigned Monday before a federal magistrate judge, a formality because magistrate judges can’t accept guilty pleas in felony cases in Minnesota.Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dali will appear in court before a federal magistrate Tuesday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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