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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Iran appears to be adopting a new “calibrated strategy” regarding the crucial Strait of Hormuz, by allowing only certain vessels to pass through the crucial waterway.

From MarketWatch

This group echoes the views of officials regarding talks with the US - and they are pretty unified.

From BBC

Investors’ concerns regarding the future of the war also climbed after a Wall Street Journal report Monday evening said U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are edging closer to joining the conflict.

From MarketWatch

The bank has faced growing scrutiny in recent months regarding its lending capabilities amid worries about its exposure to private-equity loans, especially from First Brands and British lender Market Financial Solutions, which have both collapsed.

From MarketWatch

Investors’ concerns regarding the future of the war in Iran won’t have been calmed by a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are edging closer to joining the conflict.

From MarketWatch

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