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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“This is the evidence they present in this document regarding alleged bribes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

An officer said an investigation into a small business case regarding using pontoons has been approved by the local council, but operating a river bus would involve working with other authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

OpenAI didn’t respond to questions from Barron’s regarding the Journal article.

From Barron's • 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

“We may have been given only a glimpse of what this special unit did regarding this case,” he read, “but what we know is more than disquieting.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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