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Examples of notwithstanding in a Sentence
Nicholas Fraser, Harper's, May 2006
Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact notwithstanding that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2004
It may sound excessive, even notwithstanding dietary concerns, but actually the balance of textures and flavors is perfect: the oiliness of the egg is matched by the sharp saltiness of the anchovies …
—Nigella Lawson, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2003
What happened to him was in no way his fault, notwithstanding the whispered innuendos of the English-speaking residents.
—Francine Prose, Harper's, March 2002
we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding
Adverb
Although there are some who oppose the plan, we will go through with it notwithstanding.
you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding
Conjunction
the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
Those challenges notwithstanding, drivers still repeatedly show more interest in ADAS systems than their more advanced, driverless older sibling.
—Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Preposition, Adverb, and Conjunction
Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand
Preposition
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Adverb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Conjunction
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Notwithstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notwithstanding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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