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so what

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  1. Who cares? What does it matter? For example, You're not going to the beach today? Well, so what, you can go tomorrow, or So what if she left without saying goodbye—she'll call you, I'm sure. [First half of 1900s] Also see what of it.

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However, the Angels’ stadium lease expires in six years, so what might happen beyond then is starting to come into focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It is all too much for Nana, Janey’s grandmother-guardian: “The wee soul has told them everything, so what in God’s name do they want from her?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"The deal is no longer financially attractive," it said in a statement - so what happened?

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

This rule to keep a company from adding a lot of money to the final bill is designed to prevent fraud, so what your moving company pulled was probably not legal.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

“Eavesdrop much? Yeah, so what? You want one?”

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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