According to
/ɐkˈoːɹdɪŋ tuː/
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in regard to what someone has said or written
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According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
According to John's email, the meeting has been rescheduled to Friday.
The book, according to the author, offers a unique perspective on the subject.
Grammatical Information:
preposition of agent
Pursuant to
/pɚsˈuːənt tuː/
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following a specific law, regulation, or requirement
In (the) light of
/ɪnðə ɔːɹ lˈaɪt ʌv/
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because of a particular situation or information
On the part of
/ɑːnðə pˈɑːɹt ʌv/
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from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group
In the face of
/ɪnðə fˈeɪs ʌv/
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despite a challenging or difficult situation
In the midst of
/ɪnðə mˈɪdst ʌv/
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during a particular period or while something is happening
On the cusp of
/ɑːnðə kˈʌsp ʌv/
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at the starting point of a major development or change
On the verge of
/ɑːnðə vˈɜːdʒ ʌv/
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very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
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