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
"It's not only claustrophobic for the character, but of course it's claustrophobic for the viewers," Chuprina says.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 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 tell him to pee in the bushes somewhere, but of course, it’s not that kind of bathroom he’s talking about.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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