The road got worse, but they kept going anyway.
I didn't expect her to say “yes,” but I asked her anyway.
It makes no difference what we say. She's going to do what she wants anyway.
He's far from perfect, but she loves him anyway.
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That’s where my head’s at, anyway.—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026 Naturally, there were still some comments from people who resist thinking critically, but feel entitled to engage, anyway.—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026 The city of Atlanta has terminated its contract with the former municipal clerk hired in 2023 to help with the name verification process for the public safety training center referendum — an effort that never began, but paid former clerk Foris Webb III $910,000 anyway.—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 14 Feb. 2026 George, on holiday from Athens, is middle-aged and hopelessly uncool, but Edward likes him anyway.—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anyway