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Example sentences for: courting

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Courting opprobrium, the president raised the touchy issue of weapons of mass destruction and bravely declared that it would be bad if they were used.
Have you made a political calculation that you can afford to alienate the right wing if that means courting more moderate voters?
A new version of the annoying yet popular toy and a new presidential candidate from the awkward yet enduring political family are aggressively courting acclaim.
Pat Buchanan is courting his support, and the Donald consults with him regularly.
Facing the cathedral is Plazuela de las Monjas, a tiny square filled with trees, where courting couples and old folks take advantage of the shade.