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notwithstanding

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




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Like married men who are trying to support their families, foreign-born males who come to the U.S. in search of work also tend to have higher work rates, notwithstanding globalization and other macroeconomic trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The high stakes and the wall-to-wall television advertisements notwithstanding, the race has never really caught fire, and the public has seemed decidely unenthusiastic -- even if the vote could have national implications.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And that’s not a bad thing, notwithstanding the many skeptics who are questioning Cook’s achievements and the path he put Apple on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, notwithstanding all those he’s managed to leverage through his wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I did know that many women in Kilanga were more seriously disfigured and had husbands notwithstanding.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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