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court \kawrt, kohrt\ noun pl courts 1. a piece of ground that is marked for people to play sports or games: Erin dribbled the ball down the court. 2. a place where people are judged innocent or guilty of committing crimes: The judge will hear the case in court. 3. a street closed at one end: I live on Oak Tree Court. 4. the place where a king or queen governs: The king's court was filled with beautiful paintings.

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lead \leed\ verb leading, led 1. to walk in front and show the way: I'll let you lead the way. 2. to be in charge of a group of people: Dean will lead the team to victory. 3. to have more points or be closer to winning a game: The Eagles were leading by six points at halftime.

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check

chek\

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checks

an inspection:

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pilot conducted a safety check before takeoff. 2. a bill at a restaurant: We finished our meal and then asked for the check. 3. a written order telling a bank to pay out money from a specified account: My grandparents sent me a check for my birthday.

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