English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

COLLOCATIONS

~With regards to~ the issue, the report will be out tomorrow (nonstandard).
*With regard to* the issue, the report will be out tomorrow (standard).
*In regard to* the issue, the report will be out tomorrow (standard).
You can use “with regard to” or “in regard to” to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.

~As regard~ the issue, we will get back to you tomorrow (nonstandard).
*As regards* the issue, we will get back to you tomorrow (standard).
You can use “as regards” to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.
GAB

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