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
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Unlike Democrats who view Medicaid as a way to ensure health care is affordable and accessible regardless of income, many Republicans in Washington see Medicaid as a broken and wasteful welfare program that's grown too big and covers millions of adults who don't deserve the government assistance. Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025 By addressing emotional undercurrents, redefining fairness and fostering mutual respect, couples can thrive together, regardless of who earns more. Meredith Moore, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Player development is pivotal, and the team’s draft slotting is more significant than another outside chance at a playoff berth by way of a third straight Play-In Tournament, regardless of what Bulls chief basketball exec Artūras Karnišovas says publicly. Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 Proceeds benefit Winter Park Day Nursery’s mission to assure a high-quality preschool education for children, regardless of their family’s income. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for regardless of 

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 23 Feb. 2025.

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