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Both candidates have been courting Latino voters heavily, given their growing numbers in key swing states such as Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Meanwhile, Chinese diplomats have been courting the region and China's construction and mining companies have expanded their business in Pacific island nations.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023

But many 2024 hopefuls, including DeSantis and Haley, have been courting members of the Jewish community and have their own long records to tout.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

More significantly, after a couple of years with international air travel severely constricted and very few large passenger jet deliveries, Airbus and Boeing have been courting orders for widebody passenger planes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

Instead of going to court to cut the nuptial bond in twain, it appears that they have been courting for five years with the view of being remarried this evening.

From Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way by Pittenger, William