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at any cost

ADVERB
regardless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anyway nevertheless
WEAK
against although aside from but come what may despite distinct from for all that in any case in spite of everything leaving aside no matter what nonetheless notwithstanding without considering without regard to
Antonyms
WEAK
irregardless

Example Sentences

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Perhaps people who use it are underprepared for confrontation and want to avoid disagreement at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Under former central banker Mark Carney’s influence on Canadian economic policy, the emphasis has been less on expanding production at any cost and more on improving market access, pricing resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

"It cannot mean a new road comes at any cost to local villages and communities," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

Cleopatra’s father continued this policy making sure that Egypt stayed on Rome’s good side at any cost.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby