in that/this regard

phrase

formal
used to refer to something just mentioned
He is studying law and in that regard he is doing very well.
We will take care of supplying the food, so you have nothing to worry about in that regard.

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“In that/this regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20that%2Fthis%20regard. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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