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notwithstanding

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




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Iskander’s David is a young man whose youthful piety and heroism make him a sympathetic figure, notwithstanding the bag of cold cuts.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Why does the Mayan world remain so alien, notwithstanding the extraordinary work of Mr. Stuart and his peers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But greater awareness does seem possible, notwithstanding the academy’s snub this year.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Consumers and businesses are freely spending and investing, driving solid economic growth, notwithstanding a weak fourth-quarter reading following a 43-day government shutdown.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

His broken leg notwithstanding, these three days in Virginia, with its pro-Confederate citizens and custom of hospitality, have made him think that escape is a possibility.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly