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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“He follows his heart no matter what the noise is around him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
“She’s always having to get out of her comfort zone, no matter what,” said Mario Thompson, whose job as Zoe’s father is to both nurture and protect his daughter’s talent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
McClenaghan said farmers should report every incident, no matter how minor.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
But with Olka alive, I could not give in, no matter how badly I wanted to.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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