notwithstanding

[not-with-stan-ding, -with-] / ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- /

ADVERB

although, however

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal yet

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event in spite of on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

PREPOSITION

in spite of

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event in spite of on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

Example Sentences

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When inflation expectations are well anchored, companies, consumers, and investors believe that long-term price growth will stay under control, or close to a targeted level, notwithstanding short-term fluctuations.

From Barron's

The barbecue chicken sandwich notwithstanding, behind the next window is the object of my affection.

From Salon

Proposals abound to boost funding for job-retraining programs—their dismal record of failure notwithstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the statement announcing the removal of the former prince's titles, the Palace said: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

From BBC

"That kind of money is unheard of for North Carolina football," Barnes said, notwithstanding that the contract went to 73-year-old Belichick who previously had never coached a single game of college football.

From BBC

notwithstanding

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