of course

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Synonyms of of coursenext
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.

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And of course there's the throttle, which makes the whole thing even easier up to a limited top speed of 17 mph (27 km/h). — Loz Blain october 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 And of course, in an era where data and technology sovereignty are both increasingly important, developing space sovereign capability is a prudent hedge against over-reliance on partners whose strategic visions may not always align with one’s own. — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Ensuring that a project is safe and legal is important, of course, but the amount of time required to obtain permits varies wildly across the United States. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 Gallagher, of course, just announced the new round of 2027 reunion dates with his band after their own 15-year split. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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