no matter
Idioms-
It's not important, as in She wasn't home when I came by, but no matter . [Mid-1500s]
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Also, no matter what . Regardless, it makes no difference, as in No matter what I say, she'll do what she likes , or The car must be repaired, no matter what . [Mid-1500s]
Example Sentences
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We didn’t think any wedding news would come via her stylist either, no matter how long the two friends have been working together.
From Los Angeles Times
Neither were for me, no matter how many times I pointedly sniffed and sighed.
From Literature
Someone I could tell something like this to, someone I knew would have my back no matter what.
From Literature
Today automakers generally levy the same destination charge no matter how far the vehicle was shipped.
The initiative is part of Butterfly Conservation's nationwide Wild Spaces programme which encourages people to take action for butterflies and moths, no matter where they live or how much green space is accessible to them.
From BBC
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