irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they workLee Bowes

Examples of irrespective of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The senior administration official says the U.S.'s new global health security strategy is not meant to undermine WHO efforts but instead demonstrate that the U.S. is committed to preventing the next pandemic irrespective of what happens on the global stage. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024 However, this digital shift also brings to the fore the challenges of digital divide, highlighting the need for widespread technological adoption across the industry, irrespective of company size. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 Whether the action was taken intentionally to quell the rebellion that Peltz was leading, or whether Iger would have made the moves irrespective of the proxy battle, remains a secret tucked deep within the Magic Kingdom. Oliver Darcy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Under a Wallace presidency, there was to be no Cold War irrespective of whether Stalin did anything that a responsible U.S. government would naturally expect from a partner in peace. Benn Steil, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024 The grand military procession has held an official spot on the royal calendar since 1760 and typically occurs in June, marking the official birthday for the reigning King or Queen, irrespective of their actual birth date (King Charles' birthday falls in November). Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 From that moment, centering Stewart’s own relationship to sexuality (irrespective of the film’s queerness) became a key part of her style. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024 To effectively address these needs, organizations must reconsider their approach across three critical dimensions: Where work can be done: Nine out of 10 returning employees stress the importance of having control over their work location, irrespective of role type. Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 By channeling collective efforts, talents and connections, the Human Gathering network sets sights on a world that values the welfare of every individual, irrespective of age or geographical location. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irrespective of was in 1833

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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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irrespective of

preposition
ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: without regard to
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