irrespective of
preposition
ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- 
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they work—
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Peace in the Ukraine will probably be the result of war fatigue on the part of the two combatants, but to the extent that a treaty allows foreign development of resources, that is likely to be a sideshow irrespective of the desires of various leaders.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As if the world were his real estate pickings, Trump is demanding foreign nations hand over territory on his terms, irrespective of the people who live there.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
This is just an overall environment where our solutions are absolutely needed, irrespective of market structures.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Notably, the settlement requires Novo Nordisk to make insulin affordable at a price point ensuring more equitable access — $35 per month — irrespective of the patient’s insurance status.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
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Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As if the world were his real estate pickings, Trump is demanding foreign nations hand over territory on his terms, irrespective of the people who live there.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
This is just an overall environment where our solutions are absolutely needed, irrespective of market structures.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Notably, the settlement requires Novo Nordisk to make insulin affordable at a price point ensuring more equitable access — $35 per month — irrespective of the patient’s insurance status.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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irrespective of
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ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv-
: without regard to
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