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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By Wednesday morning, senior leaders at OpenAI were discussing whether the results meant the company would have to reset expectations regarding its data center capacity next year, according to a person familiar with the conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Following their final loss to Atlanta, Liberty stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones did not have much to say regarding DeMarco’s future with the franchise other than it wasn’t their decision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

In the letter to the NBA dated 23 October, Democratic Senator Jeffrey Merkley and Republican counterpart Marsha Blackburn gave the association until 2 November to give a written response regarding its continued partnership with Rwanda.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Ryanair gave few details regarding its plans to slash costs, while British union Unite insisted it had "a multi-year pay deal" with the carrier which covers its members for 2027.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

She wore it till evening, patient, unresentful, regarding it as a deserved punishment.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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