whether or not

Idioms  

1. Also, whether or no. Regardless of whether, no matter if. For example, Whether or not it rains, we're going to walk to the theater, or She plans to sing at the wedding, whether or no anyone asks her to. The negative element in these constructions may also follow the subject and verb, as in I have to attend, whether I want to or not. [c. 1600]

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whether or not

Many shots are framed as if Cushla and Michael are being watched, whether or not they are, though sometimes they are, including by each other.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

It provides context, but does not predict whether or not you will develop dementia.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

This is the first book I’ve ever read that sounds just like a social media feed, with the author recommending product after product, and then stipulating whether or not he is affiliated with them.

From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026

Central defenders then face a difficult decision over whether or not to follow them.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

“It seems a very big decision to me, deciding whether or not to run away and join the circus. Perhaps he did not have enough time to properly consider it.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern