in regard to

Idioms  

1. Also, as regards;; with regard to;. Concerning, about. For example, In regard to your letter, forget it, or As regards your subscription, I'm not sure why it was canceled, or In reference to your inquiry, we'll have to pass it on to the board, or We have a few questions with regard to your recent offer, or With respect to your latest request, we'll be happy to oblige. The word reference has been used in this idiom since the late 1500s, regard from the second half of the 1400s, and respect from the first half of the 1500s. Also see relative to.

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Example Sentences

Government sources told BBC News: "We would expect Ofcom to use all powers at its disposal in regard to Grok and X."

From BBC

"Visits by British naval vessels have traditionally been low-key affairs but the presence of the Ark Royal in Dublin would, quite literally, be a flagship event which would certainly be attended by widespread publicity, including in regard to its role in the Iraq war," the official noted.

From BBC

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact in closed-door congressional meetings last week, but he is also seeking several concessions in regard to the trade deal on issues such as alcohol sales, dairy trade and regulations governing online streaming from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact in closed-door congressional meetings this week, but he’s also seeking several concessions from Carney in regard to the trade deal—on issues such as alcohol sales, dairy trade, and regulations governing online streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The derision of the personal — especially in regard to women — as a politically, aesthetically, and ethically rotten source of art is hard to keep track of, as it arrives dressed up in new clothes every decade or two.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analogous
• corresponding
• proportionate
• related