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 gap holds regardless of whether people live in cities, suburbs, or rural areas. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Lender approval Lender approval represents the maximum borrowing amount that your financial profile will allow, based on underwriting guidelines and regardless of the specifics of your personal budget, lifestyle, spending habits and financial goals. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 In its latest survey of American shoppers, improvements in consumer sentiment were seen across all groups regardless of wealth and income, education level and political party. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 Those limits determine how much material reaches refiners and manufacturers, regardless of how much ore comes out of the ground. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 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
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  • Either way, Wanda comes out on top, her seeming death notwithstanding.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Snorkeling is definitely out—the deadly air notwithstanding—but perhaps walking along the bottom of a methane lake would be a fun diversion.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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