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 All states, however, use Medicaid to reimburse hospitals for births by uninsured women, regardless of immigration status. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026 That’s the only way to build and maintain trust in a team, regardless of the results on the court. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 In extra innings, teams are granted one additional challenge, regardless of prior use. Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Licensed inspectors maintain identical professional standards regardless of their employer. Ian Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 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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  • Broidy’s criminal convictions notwithstanding, his allegations against Chalker appeared plausible.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The many Republican denials notwithstanding, something unusual is surely happening in Florida.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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