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Meanings of notwithstanding in English

Portuguese
ainda assim

Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

ainda assim

In defiance of.

Usage of notwithstanding in English
1
The law worked, notwithstanding; indeed, it governed the whole sequence of events.
The End of Man?
2
Max clearly heard fifteen separate weapons discharges, notwithstanding his hearing protection filters.
To Honor You Call Us
3
Strong relationships notwithstanding, she won't sugarcoat the challenges of working in Nigeria.
Ebony
4
We accepted the invitation; and made them a visit notwithstanding the mud.
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5
The search must go on, notwithstanding the clutter in the kitchen closet.
The Hills of Hingham
6
The anxiety, pain, and fear of the situation notwithstanding, I'd had it.
The devil's closet
7
And maybe still was in their fevered minds; General Murphy's alibi notwithstanding.
Secret Sanction
8
Here in the valley, notwithstanding the recent drought, the grass was lush.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance
9
The challenge notwithstanding, William insists that Apps is the real deal talent-wise.
Reuters
10
The sibling did not return; for which, curiosity notwithstanding, Karney was grateful.
Complete Books of Blood
11
Still, the celebrity circus notwithstanding, some funeral-goers will remember Best's glory days.
The Irish Times
12
Respect notwithstanding, Heat was determined not to let him run her meeting.
Raging Heat
13
Her lack of valid identification notwithstanding, she could leave at any time.
Book One: Apotheosis
14
Bull, notwithstanding all previous apostolic constitutions and rulings, whether general or particular.
The Divine Office: A Study of the Roman Breviary
15
There was consolation in all this, notwithstanding professional rivalry and personal dislikes.
The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific
16
The torment of the mosquitos augmented severely, notwithstanding the decrease of heat.
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of Amer...
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