The Washington Post reports that Democratic leaders courted Forbes, a conservative who opposes abortion and gun control, in a drive to claim the six seats they need for a majority.

Unlike the Nassau and Suffolk County residents, the leaders of Ogdensburg courted the building of a state prison on the property to offset the job losses.

China's senior leader, Deng Xiaoping, and South Korea's President, Roh Tae Woo, have courted each other for years.

Democratic leaders in Florida have been courting Mr. Peterson as a possible candidate for governor in the 2002 election against the Republican incumbent, Jeb Bush.

It is a message with a wide following in Egypt, one that is so appealing that emerging political leaders like Ayman Nour have courted the Brotherhood.

The leaders of the American Revolution courted the Roman comparison.

Many black religious and political leaders are now courting secessionists.

Issues are being postponed; foreign leaders are courting Mrs Merkel.

Are locals encouraging visitors (see Queensland, Australia, whose leader is actively courting visitors)?

What a contrast to the 1970's, when Chinese leaders courted American approval because they considered the American relationship the key to China's modernization.