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courtesy

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




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Leyland's first try came as he scooped the ball over the line but his second came courtesy of an audacious run-in from halfway, which sent the home fans into raptures.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Brongersma is a professor, by courtesy, of applied physics; a member of Stanford Bio-X, the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute; and an affiliate of the Precourt Institute for Energy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Senatorial courtesy seemed as though it would glide Mullin along expeditiously.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Pattullo has added an intermission, with quiches courtesy of Kitchen Mouse and Just What I Kneaded included in the ticket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Although Roosevelt was too weak to sit up in his canoe, he appreciated the man’s wit and courtesy.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple