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 Although this may not be true for older generations, polls do show that the environment is a key issue for Gen Z voters regardless of political affiliation. Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Under California law, the top two finishers in the June 2 open primary contest will advance to November's election, regardless of party. Joseph Ax, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026 The bill updates language to require vehicles to stop for a school bus once its red lights begin flashing, regardless of whether its stop sign arm has been fully extended. Aki Nace, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
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Preposition
  • 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
Preposition
  • The many Republican denials notwithstanding, something unusual is surely happening in Florida.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The many Republican denials notwithstanding, something unusual is surely happening in Florida.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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