with respect to

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: with reference to : in relation to
There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the new one.
But the movie is lodged in a very strange place with respect to genre.—Jo Livingstone

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The United States needs to revive its powers of attraction and treat its neighbors with respect to restore and expand a constructive continental partnership. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 But surrogacy laws vary by state, creating a patchwork with respect to enforceability. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 This scattering also polarizes the light; the amount of polarization seen depends on the incoming light’s angle with respect to the observer. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with respect to

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