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as regards
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in reference to
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with a view to
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in exchange for
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with regard to
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in relation to
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in terms of
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on behalf of
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on the basis of
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on the subject of
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as for
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with respect to
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as somebody pleases
as regards
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/æz ɹɪɡˈɑːɹdz/
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used to indicate a connection or reference to something else

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As regards your inquiry about the event, we will provide you with more information as soon as possible.
We need to consider safety measures as regards the construction project.
in reference to
preposition
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/ɪn ɔːɹ wɪð ɹˈɛfɹəns tuː/
Collocation

used to indicate a relationship or connection to something

with a view to
preposition
uk flag
/wɪð ɐ vjˈuː tuː/
Collocation

with the intention of achieving or considering something

in exchange for
preposition
uk flag
/ɪn ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒ fɔːɹ/
Collocation

as a transaction where one thing is given or done to receive another as compensation or consideration

with regard to
preposition
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/wɪð ɔːɹ ɪn ɹɪɡˈɑːɹd tuː/
Collocation

used to show that the following statement or discussion is about a specific topic, highlighting its importance and relevance

in relation to
preposition
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/ɪn ɔːɹ wɪð ɹɪlˈeɪʃən tuː/
Collocation

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

in terms of
preposition
uk flag
/ɪn tˈɜːmz ʌv/
Collocation

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

on behalf of
preposition
uk flag
/ˌɑːn bɪhˈæf ʌv/
Collocation

used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or group

on the basis of
preposition
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/ɑːnðə bˈeɪsɪs ʌv/
Collocation

used to indicate the grounds, reasons, or foundation upon which a decision, judgment, or action is made

on the subject of
preposition
uk flag
/ɑːnðə sˈʌbdʒɛkt ʌv/
Collocation

regarding a particular topic or issue

as for
preposition
uk flag
/æz fˈɔːɹ/
Collocation

used to introduce a new topic

with respect to
preposition
uk flag
/wɪð ɹɪspˈɛkt tuː/
Collocation

concerning a specific topic or issue

as somebody pleases
phrase
uk flag
/æz ˌɛsbˈiː plˈiːzᵻz/
Collocation

used to indicate that someone is free to do something in whichever way they prefer

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