hold court
phrase
: to be the center of attention among friends or admirers
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Perched along the Sea of Marmara, the boutique property sits on the largest of the islands, Büyükada, whose Ottoman-era mansions are where intellectuals and aristocrats held court in the 19th century.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Teyana Taylor held court in Stéphane Rolland on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Teyana Taylor held court in Stéphane Rolland on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Hold court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20court. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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