without regard for

phrase

: without care or concern for
The company acted without regard for the safety of its workers.
Applicants are considered without regard for age, race, sex, or religion.

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“Without regard for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20regard%20for. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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