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courtesy

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




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Here are some ways to reset and reenergize, courtesy of my colleagues.

From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2026

Also, let’s shout out the perfect banjo intro courtesy of keyboard player Vijay Tellis-Nayak.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

The figure is courtesy of Columbia University finance professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Expect Gothic vibes courtesy of organist Clark Wilson, whom The Times has described as “one of the country’s leading theater organists and organ conservators.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Then Barbara, not to be outdone in courtesy, came out of her pillow and with her tears still wet on her face, sat up and plucked off both her socks.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

You could describe that as the meaningless courtesies of routine statecraft, but it also suggested a high-flying hotel guest offering his compliments to the concierge: The eggs this morning were entirely delicious.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

“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

She smiled continually, smiled at everyone, as if to make up for Papa’s solemn courtesies.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston


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