courting

Example Sentences

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Adams later called his comments “hyperbole,” but they were not the first instance of the comic writer courting controversy.

From Salon

We both gave respectful curtsies, though I couldn’t help but add a few bows at the same time, which might have given me the appearance of a whooping crane in courting season.

From Literature

Despite his layered duplicity, Jonathan understands and defines himself by courting risk.

From Los Angeles Times

China has been courting the islands for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both seized the moment by courting party leaders and activists during the three-day winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee that ended Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times