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
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Philadelphia officials were ready regardless of the outcome. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 But Tesla is likely to lose more U.S. market share this year, regardless of how people view Musk, precisely because GM, as well as Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Volkswagen, Rivian, Lucid and numerous other brands are adding so many new models, said AutoPacific’s Kim. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025 Local health departments are working with patients to identify close contacts and conduct free testing, regardless of insurance status. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 However, others felt that the mother-in-law’s reaction was the real problem — regardless of whether or not the OP should have added hot sauce to the dish. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for regardless of 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Feb. 2025.

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