In the ordinary, normal, etc. course of events, things, etc.

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adverb

Usually, or under normal situations.

In the normal course of events, we would have finished the project by now.
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Visual representation of "in the ordinary, normal, etc. course of events, things, etc."
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Expectation Setting

Use the phrase to describe what is expected to happen under normal conditions, without surprises or unusual circumstances.

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In the ordinary course of events, the buses run every ten minutes.
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Contrast Highlighting

This phrase sets the stage to describe a deviation from routine or expectations, often leading to a contrast.

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In the normal course of events, he would have apologized, but this time he did not.
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No Dramatic Flair

The phrase downplays drama and implies a situation is unfolding as it typically would, without exceptional or exciting developments.

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In the regular course of action, the meeting would have been uneventful.
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