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no matter

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Definition of no matter

as in whatever

in spite of everything No matter what happens, we all made our best effort.

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Recent Examples of no matter And children, no matter how small, are not too young to be good listeners and good friends. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 But no matter the amount returned, states have held that their specific rules apply to banks lending within their borders. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 The professor also said that products that are cell-cultivated will still taste different, no matter the packaging. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Scorpio is determined to reach their hopes no matter what; however, their soft side encourages them to right their wrongs immediately. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no matter

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