as a matter of course
idiom
—used to say that something will or should happen because it is natural, usual, or logical
You should take proper precautions as a matter of course.
We went out to dinner on her birthday, and as a matter of course we paid for her meal.
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The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
And The Chromebook Illusion Many districts now issue every student a Chromebook as a matter of course.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, many bakeries do this as a matter of course.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
And The Chromebook Illusion Many districts now issue every student a Chromebook as a matter of course.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, many bakeries do this as a matter of course.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for as a matter of course
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“As a matter of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20matter%20of%20course. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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