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

I could say that lately I’ve been regarding the things I find nourishing with renewed appreciation.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

I want to honor her wishes regarding her burial, which she has already prepaid, but I’m concerned about the responsibilities involved with administering the estate.

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"The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday," the league said in a statement on X.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie renewed her plea for information regarding her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance nearly six months ago has baffled investigators and left her family searching for answers.

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“Question: Did you read all the rules and regulations regarding this year’s science fair exhibits?”

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