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

This wouldn’t be the first time Woods has turned heads with her fashion — or changed the course of history for that matter. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Getty Images On July 4, 1776, fifty-six men gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document that changed the course of history. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

The series isn't afraid of having tough discussions about humanity and if we're fated to destroy ourselves, no matter how many times someone tries to prevent it by changing the course of history. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Except that this crisis would affect not just him, but chart the course of history. — Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for the course of history

• consistory
• ethnohistory
• mystery