regardless of

preposition

: without taking into account
accepts all regardless of age
also : in spite of
regardless of our mistakes

Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract
Recent Examples on the Web But that's far from the case anymore, as rates on retail cards are often the same for anyone who carries a balance, regardless of credit score. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2024 That would take the form of a new residual payment from streaming platforms, which would be paid out regardless of production activity. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2024 San Diego’s still highly desirable, so demand will remain strong regardless of price or interest rate. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024 Nieman, the Keller spokesperson, said all counselors in the district are trained to offer mental health services, regardless of their job title. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024 Another 20 states have entirely open primaries in which any voter can choose a ballot from any party or primaries in which all candidates are placed onto one ballot regardless of party. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 But regardless of its utility, one thing the R1 is doing successfully is putting LAMs on the map. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 2 May 2024 The caucus, consisting of 35 members, is influential in the Legislature and has championed a series of wins over the last decade, including laws to allow residents to apply for driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status and expand Medi-Cal access. Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024 The emails raise new questions about whether the more than 2,500 sensors in Chicago will be turned off and removed, regardless of Johnson’s decision. Max Blaisdell, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regardless of was in 1837

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regardless%20of. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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