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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"They're really important moments for me, and my partner as well, so I try to be present and listen to every conversation, no matter what it is."
From BBC
"If you're asking me, there's absolutely no way I would cast someone who has... a felony hanging over her head, no matter how popular she is."
From BBC
"I don't prepare for one thing, per se. I always think if you are prepared properly and you've got stuff at home squared away, no matter what comes your way, you can deal with it."
From BBC
Uncles and cousins and friends arrived each day, but no matter how many people moved in, the rooms always looked to me half empty.
From Literature
She wouldn’t drink enough either, no matter how much I tried to encourage her.
From Literature
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