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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The analyst expects upbeat commentary from management regarding Foundayo “despite what has been a fairly moderate launch out of the gate.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Yet many seemed hazy regarding what to do about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The commission sets rules for disclosing sponsors, emergency broadcasts, and content regarding obscenity and decency.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The church has previously denied having any policy limiting members from reporting crimes and called the allegations regarding the prosecutor on the Masterson case “categorically false.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

A backlash against blacks was clearly in force, but no consensus had yet been reached regarding what racial and social order would ultimately emerge from these turbulent times.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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