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

Example Sentences

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An online petition calling for 'Mbappe out' has spread rapidly across social media, encouraging fans to demand change and to act regarding the player's future at the club.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Roughly two dozen more have some kind of regulations regarding minors and indoor tanning, such as requiring parental permission or barring only younger children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"It does put him in the conversation regarding the England squad," said former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy on Match of the Day last month of Gibbs-White's form in 2026.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A robot pet that can walk into any room of your house, always regarding you with cute camera eyes and sensitive microphone ears, could easily threaten our privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

One of the foundational questions regarding any talent or ability is whether it is innate or learned—in other words, are we born musical, or can musicality and creativity be taught?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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