no matter
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as in whatever
in spite of everything
No matter what happens, we all made our best effort.
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Recent Examples of no matter
Yet 2026 is no 1912, no matter how vigorously MAGA would have it so.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
To keep it simple, the technology involves placing a sensor inside the ball itself that detects every touch, no matter how small.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The series isn't afraid of having tough discussions about humanity and if we're fated to destroy ourselves, no matter how many times someone tries to prevent it by changing the course of history.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Best of all, the material is quick-drying, so your table will always be ready to host, no matter the weather.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Today's decision is a setback for equality in this nation where every student deserves to learn and belong, no matter their gender.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
If others like Zegras, Drysdale, York, Matvei Michkov, Denver Barkey and Alex Bump all keep improving, the Flyers should again be in a position to challenge for a playoff spot no matter what else Briere does from here.
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Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
To keep it simple, the technology involves placing a sensor inside the ball itself that detects every touch, no matter how small.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The series isn't afraid of having tough discussions about humanity and if we're fated to destroy ourselves, no matter how many times someone tries to prevent it by changing the course of history.
—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Best of all, the material is quick-drying, so your table will always be ready to host, no matter the weather.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Today's decision is a setback for equality in this nation where every student deserves to learn and belong, no matter their gender.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
If others like Zegras, Drysdale, York, Matvei Michkov, Denver Barkey and Alex Bump all keep improving, the Flyers should again be in a position to challenge for a playoff spot no matter what else Briere does from here.
—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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“No matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no%20matter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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