Speculation was rife in court circles as to the amount of settlement.

Listen, I've been high up in court circles, and I can tell you, running a country is no enviable task.

He had connections with court circles, and London scientific intellectuals.

As a result of such commissions, Troy was able to work continuously in court circles for almost fifty years.

Drawn mainly from court circles, they have the air of being completely at home in the world.

By 1633 he was already moving in court circles.

He was an important person in court circles, who could say the truth without punishment even if contrary to the king's or senior officials' opinion.

He amassed a considerable fortune, and was unpopular, even in court circles.

He conducted himself well, and became popular in court circles and also with common people.

After the 14th century, vernacular fiction became popular, at least outside of court circles.