of course

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Definition of of coursenext

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Recent Examples of of course And, of course, no altar is complete, without adding their favorite foods as an offering after their long journey. — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026 Forecasting the outbreak is difficult, of course, but scientists have been trying. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Then there's of course early voting which has become more accessible in recent years, especially in-person. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The attempt was unsuccessful, of course – otherwise, there would be an ocean where Lake Superior is today. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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