Is it correct to use "in regards to"? [duplicate]

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I see many mentions of "in regards to" in written and spoken English...by native speakers...but the dictionary says "in regard to"..

Is it a matter of choice?

I checked several online dictionaries and all use "in regard to" and "with regard to"...but not "in regards to" or "with regards to"...

However, I see many English articles and native speakers using "regards"...so I was confused.

Hello, Taki. The phrases '[not] in the dictionary'; 'the dictionary says' are unhelpful in two ways. (1) They give the impression that you've checked in every English dictionary ever compiled, which is rarely true. (2) They don't tell readers which dictionaries to assume have already been checked rigorously, so as not to duplicate efforts. — Edwin Ashworth, Commented May 11, 2020 at 11:56
Does this answer your question? "In regard to" or "in regards to" — Edwin Ashworth, Commented May 11, 2020 at 14:17
Interestingly, in India, 'in regard to' is more common than in regards to. — Ram Pillai, Commented May 11, 2020 at 16:36
@EdwinAshworth Why didn't you leave your answer there? It was completely on point. — Lambie, Commented Feb 14 at 22:41
@Lambie The question is clearly a duplicate. There are good answers at the original, one including the reference I reproduced. — Edwin Ashworth, Commented Feb 14 at 23:43

Daniel Asimov · Accepted Answer · 2024-02-14 21:24:42Z

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"In regards to" is a mistake that is gaining momentum at least in the U.S.

The correct phrase (meaning "concerning") is "in regard to".

answered Feb 14 at 21:24

Daniel Asimov

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It's normal to provide some evidence for your claims. You could reference grammars, dictionaries, or usage guides, or present statistical evidence based on your own research. You should also check and see if a question is a duplicate before answering.
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