courtesy
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He was declared a “Patron Saint of Quarantine,” courtesy of a viral negroni he dutifully made for his wife.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Lopez will have ample opportunity to enjoy the verdant surroundings in Hidden Hills, courtesy of her new home’s “lushly landscaped private grounds,” which include “spectacular orchards with multiple fruit trees,” as well as staggering views.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Subsidized goods for a low price may be a nice change at first, just have the common courtesy to not let the door hit your favorite bodega owner on the way out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Local and national media didn’t even bother with that courtesy during the GKN crisis, focusing mostly on Garden Grove, which is four times more populous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He could not but have hope, he said, because her loveliness must surely mean that she excelled in gentle courtesy.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing courtesy
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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