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

The president’s confusion and inaction pose an immediate risk of slamming shut our small window of opportunity to make meaningful decisions about a technology that will almost certainly change the course of history and humanity. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The traveling exhibit's paintings, photography, mixed media and sculptures are organized into sections that highlight artists who've helped shape the course of history, celebrate Black experiences and critique society's treatment of Black people. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026

Former New York City mayors Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg also participated in the ceremony, which marked 25 years since the deadly attacks changed the course of history. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

The film traces the small compromises that shape a life and alter the course of history. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the course of history

• consistory
• ethnohistory
• mystery