in respect to

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Definition of in respect tonext
as in about
having to do with I have a few questions in respect to your last comment.

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Recent Examples of in respect to My intention is to promote public education in respect to proper irrigation, water conservation, stormwater protection and best practices. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The conclusion is often debatable, but not in respect to one major municipal project. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But this is more important, in respect to the extinction crisis and the role the reptile trade plays in the global wildlife and exotic animal trade. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
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  1. with respect to
  2. in regard to
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  • Current shareholders do not need to take any action with respect to the transfer, the company said.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The United States needs to revive its powers of attraction and treat its neighbors with respect to restore and expand a constructive continental partnership.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
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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
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“In respect to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20respect%20to. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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