as in however
in spite of that
you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding
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as in despite
without being prevented by
we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding
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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Warm Bodies Even in 2024: Decay notwithstanding, that fact that some agencies prominently reported guidance in 2024, four years out from Trump’s directive, is noteworthy.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Death of Indian farm worker in Italy sparks outrage
The drop in numbers notwithstanding, the Italian government is continuing to pursue an anti-immigration platform, which is widely supported by voters with Meloni enjoying a 44% approval rating, according to an Ipsos poll in September 2024.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
The name of the bill notwithstanding, much of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act directs tax breaks to corporations.
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Warm Bodies Even in 2024: Decay notwithstanding, that fact that some agencies prominently reported guidance in 2024, four years out from Trump’s directive, is noteworthy.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Preposition
Democrats who are opposed to Cuban communism say the aftermath of any potential regime change would present its own challenges, which could be difficult to manage under the Trump administration’s isolationist tendencies, Rubio notwithstanding.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Death of Indian farm worker in Italy sparks outrage
The drop in numbers notwithstanding, the Italian government is continuing to pursue an anti-immigration platform, which is widely supported by voters with Meloni enjoying a 44% approval rating, according to an Ipsos poll in September 2024.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Beyoncé's upcoming halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas, which will also air live on the service, however, will be glitch-free — according to her mom, Tina Knowles.Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
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And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
Adverb
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The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Down reactions to earnings haven’t been a negative driver of sentiment, though.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those fans have been proven wrong today, though, as Capcom has just announced a new Onimusha game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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This proved to be the perfect entryway for sweaters with difficult-to-obtain, high-quality cashmere threads (for colors, think sea moss, camel, or pebble grey) but nonetheless restrained the clothing item’s creative free will.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Likely this was not something either wanted to endure again, but a unique bonding experience nonetheless.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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“Notwithstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notwithstanding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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