at any rate

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Synonyms of at any ratenext
: in any case : anyway

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And at any rate, authorities’ hands are often tied, since most rural land is privately owned. — Gerry Hadden, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 To all intents and purposes, Betchley was the man behind the World Cup’s disappearance — or at any rate, the only individual punished for it. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at any rate was in 1722

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“At any rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20any%20rate. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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