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of course

ADVERB
as expected
Synonyms
WEAK
by all means certainly definitely indeed indubitably naturally obviously surely undoubtedly without a doubt

Example Sentences

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Lincoln and FDR of course, but also Eisenhower and Korea, Reagan in the Cold War, both Bushes in their wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s on top of 15% to 25% of income for retirement, anything going toward funding an emergency account, paying off debt and, of course, necessities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Unless, of course, they think they want a beach read.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Whether they are 17 or 45, or anywhere in between – everyone is, of course, free to travel and currently does not need permission to do so," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The next morning I looked out, but the truck was gone, and of course the minivan was gone, too.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott