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courtesy

[kur-tuh-see, kurt-see] / ˈkɜr tə si, ˈkɜrt si /




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"He's really just visiting the golf resort he owns and dropping into Dublin for a courtesy visit," Daniel Geary, a US history professor at Trinity College Dublin, told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about Anthropic’s planned IPO, courtesy of Corrie Driebusch.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

“We held the agency accountable, made things right for every customer involved, ensured each was notified directly and provided direct customer support along with courtesy Bilt Points,” a spokesman said.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

But a late rescue act courtesy of a towering header from Guehi - who all the attention was on - and Josko Gvardiol's cool finish salvaged an unlikely comeback victory against Bournemouth.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The Captain greeted me with courtesy, but he was overjoyed to see Call.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

“What she absorbed of my strain, despite the courtesies of our hosts, is exemplified by her acquisition of two ulcers, which put her in the hospital for weeks at the end of the trip.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

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

All courtesies are left on the start line before the boats do battle, colliding repeatedly as they fight for the best line, and often ruining the best-laid plans.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2024

Justice Scalia discussed whether his flight with Mr. Cheney had to be disclosed, concluding that “social courtesies, provided at government expense,” need not be.

From New York Times Apr. 24, 2023

She was a good girl, and always remembered her courtesies.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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