courting

Example Sentences

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While he’s being tactical about courting attention and publicity, he hopes the book will find its audience based on good old word of mouth once people get to read it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Airwallex has been courting corporate clients with global customer bases across the U.K.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The outcome of the election reflects a desire for change that was seen during the election campaign, with parties courting Nepal's key youth bloc with promises of addressing issues including unemployment, economic stagnation and inequality.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

I wish this were the last time they came feasting, courting me or consorting here!

From "The Odyssey" by Homer