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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An amazing and entertaining autobiography, it demonstrates that no matter which market you invest in, finding your own style that matches your personality and psychology will lead to the best results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
He called her an inspiration, saying that she "gave me the faith that I'm going to do this no matter how hard it is."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
She refers to her “shallow nature,” writing that “I feel like an upstream salmon, determined to reach the shallow water, no matter how fast the river is running the other way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
"We have a lot of ammunition. We have a lot of the mid-level stuff too, more than we could ever use no matter what," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
No matter how good Jessica Feeney looked, no matter how nice she was, she’d never replace Courtney.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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