come what may

phrase

: regardless of what happens
He promised to support her, come what may.

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In Sterling’s determination to get the Lotus running and to drive it come what may, Tregenza presents the need for speed as a magnificent obsession and the thrill of physical experience as a spiritual quest. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026 An observer of catastrophes, come what may. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026 Holding on to his convictions, come what may, seemed to be part of his own DNA. — Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025 Whereas many companies espouse a set of values only to sacrifice them under the pressure of quarterly returns, Patagonia has religiously stuck to theirs for the last half century, come what may. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 And for many factories in China looking at the same uncertainty, the question of how to survive, come what may, is the top priority. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 What kind of community has the best chance to survive and thrive, come what may? — Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025 Though the product keeps the hair in place come what may (including humidity), the hairspray leaves the hair touchable, lifted, and mercifully crunch-free. — Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024 Progressives will fight to retain their hold on the party, come what may. — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024

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“Come what may.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20what%20may. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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