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

This number includes coins depicting heads of state who were in office when the coin was originally issued, whether or not they were still there in 2024.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

When these messages were issued, professors at the campus independently “decided whether or not to cancel class or hold it virtually.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

That raises the question of whether or not the investment banks will reach cyclical revenue peaks this year.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026

He added that it was too early to comment on whether or not the suspect was known to her.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Depends on whether or not you have an H of G for the endeavor,” he said without looking up.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French