as regards

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Recent Examples of as regards That’s the same warning that has been issued by Google, Microsoft and others as regards attacks on their own account holders. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 In so doing, the Swazi leaders distanced themselves from Britain as regards Rhodesia, and from South Africa too…. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025 Right now, all anyone can hope for is clarity and stability as regards to U.S.-China relations. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025 There are a lot of people out there who could use more patience from the world as regards the ways in which their brains process information differently—here’s hoping Hanley helps draw some positive attention to the dyslexics. Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2025 Meantime, statistics show that as regards the middle classes, which used to be Germany's backbone, the standard of living is far below the pre-war level. Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for as regards
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • There's also intense summer heat to worry about (an average daytime high of 105°F/41°C in Luxor), adding another layer of preparation.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
  • So far this year, BIP has secured about $400 million of new investment opportunities, including the launch of an equipment leasing platform with a leading global investment-grade original equipment manufacturer and a project under the strategic partnership with Bloom Energy.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Preposition
  • Residents across Connecticut have been taking a new look at the state’s history as the nation heads toward its 250th birthday.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • South Elgin makes the biggest move up toward the top of rankings headed by red-hot Geneva.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Preposition
  • Lukáš Dostál allowed a goal on the first shot of the game for the 14th time between the regular season and playoffs.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Preposition
  • To add to the sense of chaos, a ballboy refused to give the ball to Middlesbrough’s Matt Targett — who began his career at Southampton — which led to another flare-up.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • López was one of the fiercest critics of then-Mayor Fúnez, a supporter of the mine and close ally of Honduras’ former president, Xiomara Castro.
    Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Preposition
  • For Thorndike, as for Descartes, animals were creatures without ideas.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Preposition
  • Before that time, no two atlases agreed as to the limits, and much confusion resulted.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026
  • The filing did not elaborate as to whether a settlement was reached between the two parties or whether the lawsuit was dropped with resolution.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026

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“As regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20regards. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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