Б263
КАК БЫ TO (TAM) НИ БЫЛО
AdvPthese forms onlyusu. sent
adv (parenth)
usu. in the initial position
fixed WO whatever the circumstances or situation may be, regardless of whether the preceding statement is true (or, in the case of several preceding statements, which of them is true), even though that might be true, it is irrelevant
whatever the case (the cause, the reason) (may be)
however that (this) may bewhatever the truth of the matter is(in limited contexts) be that as it mayat any rate.
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Б264 →← Б262