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| any |
one or some of a certain thing, no matter which, how much, or how many. [1/7 definitions] |
| grasp at a straw |
to seek anything, no matter how flimsy, that might save one from a predicament. |
| grasp at straws |
to seek anything, no matter how flimsy, that might save one from a predicament. |
| however |
to whatever degree or extent; no matter how. [1/5 definitions] |
| trigger-happy |
inclined to be impetuous and irresponsible no matter how grave the situation, esp. in advocating an action that could result in war. [1/2 definitions] |
| vacuity |
a place containing no matter; void; vacuum. [1/4 definitions] |
| whatever |
no matter what. [1/7 definitions] |
| whichever |
no matter which. [1/2 definitions] |
| whoever |
no matter who. [1/3 definitions] |
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