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as in about

having to do with I would like to share some thoughts with respect to their teaching methodology.

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Recent Examples of with respect to Regrettably, Anolik, who is almost singlehandedly responsible for Babitz’s literary exhumation, has so fallen in love with her subject as to almost blind her to Babitz’s defects, both with respect to her writing and to the life. — Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 The transformation is striking, thanks to architect Rie Azuma, who designs every Hoshinoya property with respect to its singular conditions and environment. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 That meant Earth must be moving with respect to the stationary ether. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for with respect to

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Or maybe the pendulum swings back the other direction with regard to NIL and the transfer portal, and Dabo looks like a genius playing the long game.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Earlier in the offseason Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones had explained the team’s decision with regard to signing Pickens long-term.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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