no matter

Idioms  

1. It's not important, as in She wasn't home when I came by, but no matter . [Mid-1500s]

2. 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]

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Example Sentences

“This list should give pause to anyone—no matter his or her political beliefs—who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz, an appointee of President George W. Bush, said in a written order.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Every single company is looking to do protein, no matter what company it is, what things they sell.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I always say that you have to believe in yourself no matter what," Alcaraz said.

From BBC

"I just want young boys and girls to know that they can do whatever they want to do. They can succeed no matter where they are in life," she tells BBC Sport.

From BBC

But no matter who wins, another team thousands of miles away is guaranteed to lose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• in spite of
• regardless