no matter

phrase

Definition of no matternext
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 The key to the success of One Night Only is the undeniable romantic chemistry between Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, no matter how many plot wedges are driven between them throughout the film. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Negative information tied to that delinquency date must fall off your credit report after seven years, no matter how many times the debt is sold or reassigned to a new debt collector. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Marylanders deserve fair districts, an honest process and leaders willing to say that gerrymandering is wrong — no matter who does it. Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Many are crafted from breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics that stay comfortable no matter the activity. Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no matter

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“No matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no%20matter. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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