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/baɪ/
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used to indicate the source or reference from which information, standards, or rules are derived

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used at the beginning of a business letter, etc. to indicate the subject of the letter, or an email that is a reply to a received one

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/ʌndər/
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in conformity with or following a particular standard, rule, or guideline

According to
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/ɐkˈoːɹdɪŋ tuː/
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in regard to what someone has said or written

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As regards
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/æz ɹɪɡˈɑːɹdz/
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used to indicate a connection or reference to something else

Apropos
/æprəpoʊ/
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used to introduce or qualify a relevant or timely comment or topic; with regard to

In accordance with
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/ɪn ɐkˈoːɹdəns wɪð/
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used to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

In (the) light of
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/ɪnðə ɔːɹ lˈaɪt ʌv/
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because of a particular situation or information

in relation to
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/ɪn ɔːɹ wɪð ɹɪlˈeɪʃən tuː/
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referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

With reference to
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/wɪð ɹˈɛfɹəns tuː/
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used to indicate that something is being mentioned or discussed in relation to a particular subject, source, or context

pursuant to
Pursuant to
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/pɚsˈuːənt tuː/
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following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

In response to
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/ɪn ɹɪspˈɑːns tuː/
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as a reaction or answer to something

In connection with
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/ɪn kənˈɛkʃən wɪð/
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used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

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