irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they workLee Bowes

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These individuals believe that his presence on such platforms, irrespective of his tone, detracts from his primary role as AEW's president and ultimately harms the promotion's image. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 These activities are clearly protected by the First Amendment, irrespective of his or anyone’s immigration status. Adam Jaffe, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025 In 2022, Ukrainians expressed a strong willingness to fight for the peninsula, irrespective of the costs. Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025 The blowout nature of Super Bowl 59 is largely irrelevant for Fox, which already secured its advertising money months ago, irrespective of eventual viewership. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irrespective of

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First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irrespective of was in 1833

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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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irrespective of

preposition
ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: without regard to
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