irrespective of
preposition
ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- 
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they work—
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To be sure, the solar industry at large should continue to expand irrespective of who runs the government, as continuous cost declines have made solar an increasingly viable energy source.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The stark difference in the candidates’ positions on how to lead America is likely to introduce uncertainty in markets, but history has shown that stocks usually rise after an election, irrespective of the outcome.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Gas prices have fallen from their highs in 2022, a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, by more than 30% and remained steady irrespective of Mideast tensions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The stark difference in the candidates’ positions on how to lead America is likely to introduce uncertainty in markets, but history has shown that stocks usually rise after an election, irrespective of the outcome.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Gas prices have fallen from their highs in 2022, a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, by more than 30% and remained steady irrespective of Mideast tensions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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irrespective of
preposition
ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv-
: without regard to
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