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in regard to

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Synonyms of in regard tonext
: with respect to : concerning

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“In regard to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20regard%20to. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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