in the course of time
Example Sentences
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"We are in a legal process so the police will make their investigation and then in the course of time, there will be a coroner's report," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025
The clock stayed in Mr Flynn's possession and in the course of time was passed on to his son, also called Mike.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2022
And in the course of time, they passed the hammer down to me.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2016
But, they add, "reading the statement by the authorities we expect to get settlements by others in the course of time which could be more punitive".
From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2012
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
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