in regard to

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Synonyms of in regard tonext
: with respect to : concerning

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A week of buildup around a different version of Arch Manning and the pressure Steve Sarkisian was facing in regard to this offense showing up for all four quarters was nearing a combustable stage against Pete Golding's Rebels on Saturday night. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The studio released a statement Thursday in regard to Soderbergh coming aboard. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 What should be done by Florida’s utility regulators in regard to it? — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 At the 2026 Women in Power Summit on Monday — between conversations about leading with intention, balance and influence — two experts shared what every woman should know in regard to skin and breast cancer. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in regard to

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1503, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in regard to was in 1503

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“In regard to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20regard%20to. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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