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at any rate

Anyway. We're going to be late, but, at any rate, we should still be there be before 9. I think your mother just tolerates me—at any rate, she certainly doesn't shower me with affection.

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at any rate

in any case; anyway. At any rate, what were we talking about? At any rate, I don't think you should quit your job.

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at any rate

more exactly at (the very) least I don't think they liked my idea - at any rate, they weren't enthusiastic.

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at any rate

In any event, whatever the case may be; also, at least. For example, At any rate, I promise to be there even if I'm a little late, or It may not pay well, but at any rate it's a job. [Early 1600s] Also see in any case.

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at any rate

1. Whatever the case may be; in any case: You should at any rate apologize.

2. Used to indicate a revision or correction to a previous remark: We were delighted, or at any rate satisfied, with the results.

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