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as a matter of course

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as a matter of course

Automatically or as part of a routine or policy. As a matter of course, you must complete your final project in order to receive a passing grade in this class. I lock my car doors as a matter of course whenever I get out of my car—I hardly even notice that I do it anymore.

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as a matter of course

normally; as a normal procedure. The nurse takes your temperature as a matter of course. You are expected to make your own bed as a matter of course.

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as a matter of course

naturally or automatically Many pet owners lavish affection on their animals as a matter of course.

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as a matter of course

if something happens as a matter of course, it happens without people thinking about whether they want it or not I don't think the Welsh language should be taught in schools as a matter of course - if students want to learn it, that's their choice.

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