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
In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States.
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Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Friday that, regardless of the outcome of the case, Bediako will be allowed to remain on scholarship and work toward a college degree.
—Kennington Lloyd Smith Iii, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Strong managers, regardless of disposition, share the same core strengths.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
But under California’s election system, the top two candidates with the most votes in the June 2 primary will advance to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Friday that, regardless of the outcome of the case, Bediako will be allowed to remain on scholarship and work toward a college degree.
—Kennington Lloyd Smith Iii, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Strong managers, regardless of disposition, share the same core strengths.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
But under California’s election system, the top two candidates with the most votes in the June 2 primary will advance to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless of
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 May 2020
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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
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Adorable de-makes of tracks notwithstanding, 4PGP is straightforward arcade racing fare.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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The civil case notwithstanding, the Justice Department lodged new criminal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick and Edwin Cherfilus, who is named as a defendant in the main theft conspiracy count and related money-laundering counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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