in the course of

Example Sentences

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But in the course of this, there were many, many different separate opinions.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

It was only in the course of appealing the family court ruling did Torres Campos’ lawyer mention that the two cited precedents were “invented case law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He builds scrapers, databases, interfaces, and other tools that are needed in the course of pursuing and telling a story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“Federal officials acting in the course of their duties are immune from liability under state law.”

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

And when in the course of time their promise of fertility was fulfilled, their bellies swelled, and their tattoos with them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor