regardless of

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 Some riders like the Mehls worry that the new rules will impact residents’ ability to be outside, regardless of age. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025 In an ideal world, Congress would establish a regulatory framework for all online platforms, regardless of ownership, requiring algorithmic auditing and placing reasonable limits on digital surveillance and data collection. David Karpf, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025 Pratt said that the pop-ups are available to anyone, regardless of income level, and that the office can arrange for delivery for those who aren't able to make it to the events in person. Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025 The story of this deaf and blind puppy is a reminder that every animal, regardless of its challenges, deserves love and a safe home. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
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  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
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  • But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses.
    Elizabeth Goitein, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
  • For decades now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has been associated with Microsoft's own DOS/Windows operating systems and, more recently, Xbox consoles (weird exceptions like this 1986 Macintosh port notwithstanding).
    Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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