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be that as it may

ADVERB
all the same
Synonyms
WEAK
anyway at any rate however in any case just the same nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding
ADVERB
however
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet
STRONG
all the same but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless
WEAK
after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to
ADVERB
still and all
Synonyms
WEAK
after all all the same besides but even for all that furthermore howbeit however nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding though withal yet

Example Sentences

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But be that as it may, I will answer your question for the United States, and we’ll leave for another day Ukraine.

From Slate • May 25, 2022

I understand this is an adaptation, which they always say when someone doesn't like something, and be that as it may the plot is not moved along with all the distractions in episode 2.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2016

But be that as it may, he’s making the same argument: he can’t be bought.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2016

But be that as it may, what it meant was the federal courts were tremendously involved in shaping prisons in this country during that 20- to 25-year period.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2015

Well, be that as it may, the lady was amply rewarded for marrying me.

From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r