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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Travelers' rights against warrantless searches are weakened within 100 miles of any port of entry, so any person is subject to being questioned and their electronic devices – including phones, tablets and laptops – searched by border agents regardless of immigration status. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 May 2025 The collection reflects the team’s outlook on the draft — while the frontcourt is an obvious weak point for the roster, the Bulls are still in a position in which drafting the best available talent is a necessity regardless of position. Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 Uncertainty remains around a food assistance program for Californians, 55 years and older, regardless of their immigration status. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025 Newsom has given economic reasons for sticking with the state’s coverage for all low-income residents, regardless of status. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 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 20 May. 2025.

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