Synonyms

in the course of

Idioms

Also, during the course of. In the process or progress of, as in the famous phrase from the Declaration of Independence (1776), “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands ...” These phrases have been criticized as needlessly wordy (in or during alone are adequate), but they have an emphatic rhythm that keeps them alive. [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

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“Mr. Shojinaga was a teacher at Viewpoint School in the city of Calabasas and has had contact with numerous juveniles in the course of that employment,” sheriff officials said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

He noted that a break below 3.75% on the 10-year yield which unfolds in the course of one week would be a “disorderly move.”

From MarketWatch

In the course of his career, Hawke has amassed a polymath’s list of credits by acting in, writing and directing a wide range of films.

From Los Angeles Times

It's been quite a week or so for the Scot, who has been plastered all over various social media platforms in the course of doing his job.

From BBC

As to whether Iran would agree to ship its stockpile of more than 400kg of highly enriched uranium out of Iran, as it did in the 2015 nuclear deal, Takht-Ravanchi said "it was too early to say what will happen in the course of negotiations".

From BBC

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