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 are durable, both in physical terms of keeping well in storage and tactical ones of probably being used in future combat over decades, regardless of the evolution of other weapons. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 Royal insiders warned that these locations come with a staggering bill, regardless of whether the ceremony itself is privately funded. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026 Because the guy in the box should understand who the guy in the box is — regardless of what the scoreboard might say. Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Because, regardless of your agency, nothing says call me like cold hard cash. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 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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  • The Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act, for example, prohibits states from imposing certain property taxes on railroads and expressly gives federal courts jurisdiction to stop them, notwithstanding the aforementioned TIA.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Dips notwithstanding, decent numbers for the August dog days.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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