of course

phrase

Synonyms of of coursenext
1
: following the ordinary way or procedure
will be done as a matter of course
2
: as might be expected
Of course we will go.

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Well of course weren’t going to complain about getting to see Reba! Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 The goal was, of course, external awareness; however, the bigger goal was company pride. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 But the picture is increasingly bleak for NATO and, of course, Ukraine. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 There are, of course, many honorable people who own businesses and choose to become politicians. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20course. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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