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notwithstanding

Part of Speech: adverb, preposition

Sense 1:

Adverb meaning in spite of something; nevertheless; however.

Example sentences:

1. Notwithstanding the rain, the picnic will still take place in the park.
2. She continued to work diligently, notwithstanding her illness.

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Sense 2:

Preposition meaning without prevention or obstruction from something.

Example sentences:

1. He went ahead with the plan, notwithstanding the potential risks.
2. You can attend the event, notwithstanding your prior commitments.

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