regarding

American

[ri-gahr-ding] / rɪˈgɑr dɪŋ /

preposition

with regard to; respecting; concerning.

He said nothing regarding the lost watch.

regarding British

/ rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ /

preposition

in respect of; on the subject of

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Etymology

Origin of regarding

First recorded in 1785–95; regard + -ing ²

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It “simply accepted our client’s narrative regarding his finances,” said Hossein Berenji, a Los Angeles family lawyer whose firm later took the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Ryanair gave few details regarding its plans to slash costs, while British union Unite insisted it had "a multi-year pay deal" with the carrier which covers its members for 2027.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

At some point, companies will likely need to start cutting their guidance regarding how much they expect to spend on the artificial-intelligence build-out.

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Blair’s rep decried reports that have circulated regarding the details of the mid-flight episode, writing to “correct the record.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Word came from the front office that there had been some complaints regarding my use of class time.

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