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

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regarding

At some point, companies will likely need to start cutting their guidance regarding how much they expect to spend on the artificial-intelligence build-out.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Blair’s rep decried reports that have circulated regarding the details of the mid-flight episode, writing to “correct the record.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Caution persists regarding potential new waves of volatility in French government bonds, or OATs, “given uncertainties about next protests, budget negotiations and investors not yet keen to add a lot of risk,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

None of that was addressed in the Budget, although Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock has said "positive" talks were continuing regarding the child poverty payments.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“I think the money is the best part of it. What will you do with such a fortune?” asked Amy, regarding the magic slip of paper with a reverential eye.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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