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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Clapham resident Aisling said it was scary but added that any number of people in a big group was scary, no matter the age.
From BBC
It's a risk no matter where you are at with your career.
From BBC
“Our very existence is political no matter what. Our joy is a problem for a lot of people,” said Reyes.
From Los Angeles Times
He said the Welsh government should implement a "uniform approach" in schools so young carers, no matter where they are, were supported.
From BBC
But these two suffer from the same ailment - they're strikers who are not very good at striking the ball into an opponent's net no matter who they're playing for.
From BBC
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