the course of history
noun phrase
: the way things happened or will happen
a discovery that could change the course of history
Examples of the course of history in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In this age of money ruling all things program building — not historical blue blood status or high school geographic recruiting footprints — anyone can change the course of history with the right coach and a boatload of cash (hello, Indiana).
—
Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Videos on social media used to be understood as proof that events actually happened—and could change the course of history, like in the case of George Floyd.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Kirk called a martyr and a prophet Speakers at Kirk’s memorial spoke about him as a martyr, a prophet and a figure who will change the course of history.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
This novel is about a mother who became a soldier, a woman who found her place in the world, and one who changed the course of history forever.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the course of history
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Videos on social media used to be understood as proof that events actually happened—and could change the course of history, like in the case of George Floyd.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Kirk called a martyr and a prophet Speakers at Kirk’s memorial spoke about him as a martyr, a prophet and a figure who will change the course of history.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
This novel is about a mother who became a soldier, a woman who found her place in the world, and one who changed the course of history forever.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the course of history
Cite this Entry
“The course of history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20course%20of%20history. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share