courtesy of
The phrase "courtesy of" is used to acknowledge the source of something, often implying it was provided freely or with generosity.
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Definition
B2General
(formal, polite)Indicating that something has been provided by someone or something else, often as a gift or without requiring payment.
Example
- The dinner was provided courtesy of the hotel.
- The event was a success, courtesy of our generous sponsors.
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