courtesy
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Talks began just days after the tournament, with Rodri's camp praising the courtesy, class and respect shown by the club throughout the negotiations.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Get ready for his return with, courtesy of my colleagues, some good advice on potato salad, parenting, and pricey underwear.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Dangerous waves on the beaches were expected courtesy of Tropical Storm Elida, which originated off of southern Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s deliciously nutty and salty, courtesy of the peanut butter, and slightly bitter and acidic, thanks to the dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
She felt such a stir of pity and gentleness for him that she almost reached out to touch his matted pelt, and only a sense of courtesy toward those cold ferocious eyes prevented ter.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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
“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
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
She had a crown on her head, and everyone she had ever known came before her, to bend the knee and say their courtesies.
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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