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irregardless/regardless/irrespective

Do not use irregardless. Use regardless or irrespective instead.


Unacceptable

Irregardless of the obstacles, we must find a way to determine the precise amount of carbon dioxide in the sample.

Acceptable

Regardless of the obstacles, we must find a way to determine the precise amount of carbon dioxide in the sample.

Acceptable

Irrespective of the obstacles, we must find a way to determine the precise amount of carbon dioxide in the sample.


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