the course of history
noun phrase
: the way things happened or will happen
a discovery that could change the course of history
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Over the course of the story, the reclusive man agrees to the angel’s proposition, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life — and a romance that threatens to change the course of history, according to the logline.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although the man agrees, the encounter gives his life new focus and leads him to a romance that could alter the course of history.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The man agrees, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life, and a romance that threatens to change the course of history.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Some naval blockades over the course of history have had an impact, such as Britain's blockade on Germany during World War I.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 May 2026
Although the man agrees, the encounter gives his life new focus and leads him to a romance that could alter the course of history.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The man agrees, only for his impending death to trigger a new lease on life, and a romance that threatens to change the course of history.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Some naval blockades over the course of history have had an impact, such as Britain's blockade on Germany during World War I.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the course of history
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“The course of history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20course%20of%20history. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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