of course

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Recent Examples of of course Hemingway’s prominence in the history of Spanish bullfighting, of course, stems from the page, not the ring. — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 The couple have been enjoying their new life as newlyweds in the city, recently even hitting up a Yankees game together, but opted for a quieter night out last night—complete with exceptional outfits, of course. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 His brashness is his principal liability as an investigative journalist and his best asset, though of course that’s not how Lee would put it. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 And, of course, his channels and streaming division needs to make money. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20course. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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