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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Notwithstanding, All the same, Be that as it may

Given that these phrases mean the same thing, could I use each one of them in the beginning of the sentence? Namely:
a) Notwithstanding, I believe you are not right.
b) Be that as it may, I believe you are not right.
c) All the same, I believe you are not right.
  

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(a) is not correct. ", or whatever fits the context. The other two are correct as far as your question is concerned.

— GPY

  • (a) is not correct.
  • ", or whatever fits the context.
  • The other two are correct as far as your question is concerned.
  • For me, "I believe you are not right" doesn't seem the most natural phrasing in the world, however.
  • Edit: In fact, some dictionaries do seem to suggest that uses of "notwithstanding" like (a) are allowable.
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(a) is not correct. "Notwithstanding" needs an object (a noun or pronoun), such as "Notwithstanding that, ...." or "Notwithstanding his objections, ...", or whatever fits the context. The other two are correct as far as your question is concerned. For me, "I believe you are not right" doesn't seem the most natural phrasing in the world, however.

Edit: In fact, some dictionaries do
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