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 Newman said that, regardless of the cause, high electricity prices work against California’s clean energy goals. Velvet Wu july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 If your utility subsidizes only one brand, that’s likely your best-value pick regardless of how reviews rank the hardware. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 Successive presidents — regardless of ideology or personal ability — encountered the same structural obstacles. José Singer, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 There’s the very real chance Detmers stays put this deadline, regardless of how aggressively the Mets pursue him. Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 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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  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The honor had never before been granted to a Black dealer, notwithstanding one who might have been passing as white.
    David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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

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