as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
his paper treats of the ethical dilemmas that doctors face every day in the emergency rooms of urban hospitals
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As far as Everton are concerned, though, the penalty decision should be seen as a red herring, a distraction from the bigger issues at play.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025 -
After decades of hostility, the United States and Iran had finally concluded a deal and, at least as far as Iran was concerned, successfully implemented it.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The list covers attorneys whose discipline cases ended in punishment by the state Supreme Court.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Treat (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat%20%28of%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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