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 The American people, through a free and independent press, must be able to scrutinize those elected to power, regardless of whether government officials view it favorably. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Hence the belief — and often lived experience — that even just a sip of alcohol can make anyone relapse regardless of any recovery work done or number of years sober. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 As a result, contracts typically get renewed again and again regardless of the company’s performance. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 How to Shop for Cabbage When shopping for cabbage, pay attention to a few key things, regardless of the variety. Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
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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
  • Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Preposition
  • All-caps notwithstanding, this declaration didn’t receive a great deal of attention.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, notwithstanding the drop in transits, increasing volumes of oil are bypassing the strait altogether or relying on US protection and ship-to-ship transfers to move oil covertly out of the Persian Gulf.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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