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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The administration has both overseen sweeping raids targeting undocumented immigrants regardless of their criminal records and cut down on pathways to legal immigration, including asylum. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 Emergency physicians treat anyone in need of care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Dr. Bryce Pulliam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025 The loss could reduce services, force staff layoffs and even lead to closures, all while increasing the number of uninsured patients that these clinics are legally obligated to serve regardless of their ability to pay. Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Far from easy-breezy activism Going on their 13th week, the vigils are peaceful prayer circles lead by a different Florida pastor each week and are open to anyone, regardless of their faith. Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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