no matter

phrase

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: without regard to : irrespective of
points in the same direction no matter how it is tilted

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The potential candidates will also hear more cynical arguments in favor of running no matter what. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 But each individual hat will be situated in a nonrepeating pattern that continues to change no matter how large the overall tiling is. — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 The advantages far, far outweigh the disadvantages, but the disadvantages at blue bloods are the outside noise is always going to be way over the top, no matter what’s happening. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Larsson’s hunger for pop success has sustained her through all of that time, but so has her commitment to being herself no matter what. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no matter

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“No matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20matter. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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