Example Sentences

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But the buildings are being developed en masse across the country to power AI, particularly in states such as Ohio that have courted Big Tech to move in with tax incentives or other benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Rich in natural resources, Central Asia's five republics have courted interest from major powers including China, the European Union and the United States since becoming independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio from west Belfast who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

The fervor over the American rapper’s return to China after 16 years highlights the power of the “concert economy,” in which governments have courted superstar performances to attract fans and promote tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

But there’s a girl that you have courted and a girl that thinks a lot of you, because I heard her say so one night on Jerusalem Knob.

From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman