English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
COLLOCATIONS: REGARD or REGARDS?
I have some concerns ~with regards to~ the new plan (nonstandard).
I have some concerns *with regard to* the new plan (standard).
You can use with regard to or in regard to to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. Note that “regard” in this context does not attract “s”.
As regard your demand, we cannot do anything now (nonstandard).
As regards your demand, we cannot do anything now (standard).
You can also use as regards to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. When used this way, the “s” must be added.
GAB
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