regardless of

Definition of regardless ofnext
as in despite
without being prevented by regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract

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Recent Examples of regardless of The Imagination Library is available to any child in a community participating in the program, regardless of their family’s income. — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 Marrendt’s strategy, however, rests on applying the same fundamental scrutiny to opportunities regardless of geography. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 For this drill, both masking and isolation were enough to pass, regardless of timing. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 In this case, though, the uptick in nail issues was higher among GLP-1 users regardless of the weight lost, suggesting a more direct impact from the medication, although the study cautions more research is needed. — Korin Miller, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
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  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
  • Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
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  • Pagan remains wrong, sophisticated argumentation notwithstanding.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The question for me is whether or not Lloyd will also manage to capture the melancholy of a deceptively serious play, notwithstanding its reputation.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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