courtesy
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That main living space opens up directly to the backyard courtesy of the glass walls that slide open to break the barrier between the indoor and outdoor areas.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The six mannequin heads and the hour of instruction came courtesy of Santa Barbara cosmetologist Chi Jou “Belle” Lin, who offers area mobile services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
A lucky few received free courtesy tickets through work or as gifts.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
If he insists on a terse statement with no forward guidance on June 17, committee members may go along as a courtesy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Victor had lost all idea of courtesy, or else he thought his hostess was not in earnest, for he laughed and went on:
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
You’re sitting in a room full of people who you want access to and you are observing the courtesies that are required to keep you in the room.
From Slate ● Nov. 17, 2025
“He’s paid his fealty. He’s done his bows and courtesies, and now realism sets in. He’s not going to win South Carolina in November,” Huffmon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
"Dealing with the current prime minister is easier in some ways than dealing with his immediate predecessors because he at least observes the basic courtesies of intergovernmental relations," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2023
Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Beijing, which ended on Monday with all the diplomatic courtesies and protocols one would expect, but with no major breakthrough for investors to cling to.
From Reuters ● Jun. 19, 2023
"Where are your courtesies, Jyck? Our good hostess said no swords. Do as she asks."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing courtesy
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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