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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“They receive no advance notice of trading activity and provide no input regarding investment decisions or portfolio management.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“We are in discussions regarding next steps,” a spokesperson for the drugmaker said said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Maryland was the first state to ban surveillance pricing for grocery retailers in late April 2026, but consumer advocates found significant loopholes in the law, including entire carveouts regarding loyalty program members.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The one thing that is clear from the survey data and ethnographic research is that African Americans in ghetto communities experience an intense “dual frustration” regarding crime and law enforcement.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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