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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And the future ObamaCare vote notwithstanding, Democrats of course failed on their overarching demand that an extension of ObamaCare’s enhanced subsidies be central to any bill to reopen the government.

From The Wall Street Journal

The positive picture is notwithstanding a headline-grabbing report of a surge in layoff notices, which don’t necessarily translate into sackings.

From Barron's

Andrew's ties to Epstein were at the centre of Thursday's decision, with the Palace announcement stating: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

From BBC

"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the statement continued.

From BBC

These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

From BBC

notwithstanding

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