with respect to

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Recent Examples of with respect to In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 This scattering also polarizes the light; the amount of polarization seen depends on the incoming light’s angle with respect to the observer. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Brain donations from deceased football players have risen in recent years, prompting researchers to take a fresh look at the risk and extent of CTE with respect to dementia diagnoses. — Mike McRae 15, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with respect to
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with respect to
with regard to
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  • Head coach Bob Chesney’s philosophy is to play blockers based on their strength and skill set with regard to both play and scheme, and doing so keeps the collective unit fresh and gaining experience along the way.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Investors, however, appeared to shrug off that concern -- at least with regard to some tech giants.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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“With respect to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with%20respect%20to. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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