in that/this regard

idiom

formal
used to refer to something just mentioned
He is studying law and in that regard he is doing very well.
We will take care of supplying the food, so you have nothing to worry about in that regard.

Examples of in that/this regard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But the main obstruction in that regard had been the reckless Justice Department policy of preventing intelligence agents and criminal investigators from communicating. Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 1 Mar. 2025 Mansory At 26 inches, the new wheels probably don't help range that much, although the carbon fiber add-ons all over the body surely do worse in that regard. Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 Mendoza said there’s no security video on the property that’s expected to be helpful in that regard. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025 While the goal of cutting waste and eliminating fraud is a lofty one, DOGE must consider the notion that the country may be better served in that regard by expanding the Treasury Department rather than cutting it back. Jessica Ledingham, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in that/this regard

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In that/this regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20that%2Fthis%20regard. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!