Both Uses
notwithstanding
in
War and Peace
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- Notwithstanding the tone of wearied assurance with which these words were pronounced, Pierre, who had so long been considering his career, wished to make some suggestion.†
Chpt 3
- But notwithstanding this, Boris embraced him in a quiet, friendly way and kissed him three times.†
Chpt 3 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(notwithstanding) used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go against itMost commonly, you can substitute "in spite of" for notwithstanding. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)