but of course

Example Sentences

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I assumed no one would hear me, but, of course, they did—and called my mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The strangle costs about $13.15, but of course, the actual cost of the trade is multiplied by 100, which each options contract represents.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

She recalled how Elvis promised fans that he would return in the future - but, of course, he never did.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“It’ll be really exciting to see her get back out into the wild but of course I’ll worry about her forever — getting tangled up again, or something else,” Adams said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

I knew Omi’s advice to me—always keep surrounded, always have witnesses—made sense, but of course no way could I actually follow it.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee