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 What departing Canva employees get Departing employees will receive at least six months’ salary, inclusive of statutory entitlements, regardless of location. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 At the same time, a statement attributed to him indicates that hostilities between the United States and Iran will persist regardless of the balance of party political power in Washington. — Javed Ali, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026 Gordon’s respect for the 45-year-old Nuggets coach runs deep, though, regardless of playing experience. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026 What the option is New Jersey is a no-fault state, which means that after a crash, your own personal injury protection coverage pays your medical bills regardless of who caused the accident. — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 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 First World War did cause the telephone industry to be nationalized for a year, but this didn’t make much difference for users, notwithstanding a decree in Indiana that banned speaking German on the phone.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Much of the ire about Panthers cornerbacks has been placed on Akayleb Evans, fairness notwithstanding.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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