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Sentence examples for and be damned from inspiring English sources

The phrase "and be damned" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express defiance or disregard for consequences, often in a colloquial or emphatic context.
Example: "I will pursue my dreams, and be damned if anyone tries to stop me."
Alternatives: "and to hell with it" or "and let the chips fall where they may".

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Scott was supposed to have replied, "Post and be damned; but if you do, you will only post yourself a damned liar, and everybody else will say so".

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Wikipedia

PUBLISH and be damned.

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The Economist

"Publish and be damned.

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The Guardian

His response was instant: "Publish and be damned".

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Independent

They should tell the government to publish and be damned.

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The Guardian - Opinion

I'm like the Duke of Wellington: publish and be damned.

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The Guardian - Lifestyle

It had been decorated with a thought bubble that read, "Publish and be damned".

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The New Yorker

Here, the press works to the principle of publish and be damned.

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The Guardian - Opinion

"Every instinct that you have as an editor is to publish and be damned.

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The Guardian

All I intended was that Working Title Films should release their film and be damned.

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I know I advocate the practice of dress-as-you-please-and-be-damned, but there are limits.

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The Guardian - Lifestyle

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