of course
phrase
1
: following the ordinary way or procedure
will be done as a matter of course
2
: as might be expected
Of course we will go.
Examples of of course in a Sentence
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Order their Cheeseburger in Paradise — which is, of course, a cocktail — with rum, gin, citrus, pineapple and coconut.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
His father, of course, would love to be in attendance for his son’s debut.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
And, of course, the music industry was heavily represented with artists including Gwen Stefani, Fergie, the Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, Camila Cabello, Benson Boone and more.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Dior, Louboutin and Cartier are already global luxury names, of course, but the Taylor effect has a way of turning even legacy brands into search-term explosions.
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Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
That could always be wrong, of course, but at least that’s the garage talk heading into the weekend.
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Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Following Sunday’s gig, the tour will have clocked in at 1,165 days (with plenty of days off in between regional jaunts, of course).
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Long summer weekends are meant for messy hair, time by the pool, sleeping in, and of course, sale shopping.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
His father, of course, would love to be in attendance for his son’s debut.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
And, of course, the music industry was heavily represented with artists including Gwen Stefani, Fergie, the Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, Camila Cabello, Benson Boone and more.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Dior, Louboutin and Cartier are already global luxury names, of course, but the Taylor effect has a way of turning even legacy brands into search-term explosions.
—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
That could always be wrong, of course, but at least that’s the garage talk heading into the weekend.
—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Following Sunday’s gig, the tour will have clocked in at 1,165 days (with plenty of days off in between regional jaunts, of course).
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Long summer weekends are meant for messy hair, time by the pool, sleeping in, and of course, sale shopping.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20course. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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