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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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 The findings also show how quickly selective breeding can shape an entire species, with a few genetic changes altering the course of history. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025 Part of the problem in learning about this stretch of prehistory is how ancient layers of dirt were deposited over the course of history in eastern Africa. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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