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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in regard to

“The immediate lever is pushing banks harder on deposit rates,” said Hardik Sheth, a partner and director at Boston Consulting Group, describing a priority for treasurers in regard to their cash portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Even after Warner Bros. uttered a seemingly decisive “That’s all folks” in regard to the movie, director Dave Green believed the production’s quality would ultimately save it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

And, in regard to the potential Intel-Apple collaboration, “the actual earnings accretion” is unclear.

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

There is also the chance that the U.S. takes extreme steps in regard to Latin America and/or Iran.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

The Owsla had privileges in regard to feeding, mating and freedom of movement.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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