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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
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Abrego Garcia appears for his first hearing in immigration court and asks for release on bond.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
With genetic testing company 23andMe filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and courting bidders, the DNA data of millions of users is up for sale.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
All of that — all of that! — built up to something that was dismissed [in court] so easily.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Abrego Garcia appears for his first hearing in immigration court and asks for release on bond.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump himself has been courting major givers, hosting events that are drawing $1 million a plate.
—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
With genetic testing company 23andMe filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and courting bidders, the DNA data of millions of users is up for sale.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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The two marry, and Maomao dances for her mother on the palace walls.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its image appears in souvenirs, poetry, and on palace walls.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kevin O’Connell pulled up a chair in the courtyard of a swanky hotel adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2025
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Canadian tourist Jacqueline Robert smiles and clutches her shoulders in a warm embrace in the courtyard of Richard’s Motel in Hollywood.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The creation of the ICPA was also the first step towards establishing an ad-hoc tribunal for the crime of aggression.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In January, military judges examining an appeal upheld the original death sentences.—
NPR's International Desk,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Monday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a federal judge’s order to halt the flights due to a venue issue of where the lawsuit was filed.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In large part, they are driven by recruiting struggles and the need to woo those from a changing universe of American young people, including those with less academic schooling or people from states where marijuana is legal.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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To woo younger audiences, BBC News will expand its presence on TikTok and Instagram, and launch an initiative in schools to help students evaluate news legitimacy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Wordle Reviews live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In many ways, dating today involves both connection and presentation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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
Noun
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The factors and reasons for their release are solely determined by the appropriate authorities which is the magistrate or a judge.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Knight was detained ahead of trial on March 25, according to a court order signed by a U.S. magistrate judge.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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