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 Elderly people are most at risk, regardless of any of these factors. Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 June 2026 At this World Cup, three-minute hydration breaks already take place in every match, regardless of the conditions. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Beyond the celebrity factor, group fitness classes appear to offer real mental health benefits regardless of method. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 One that promised hefty endorsements regardless of his marketability. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
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  • Of course, this is no tragedy — there comes a time to put away childish things, 40-something video-gamers notwithstanding — but the movie comes close to regarding it as such.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
    Reed Jackson, SPIN, 26 June 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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