as respects

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"Does this not say something on behalf of the patients, as respects mind and body," said The Salisbury and Winchester Journal, in June, 1849, tickled by the score.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2014

Politics of each country, well worth studying so far as respects internal affairs.

From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard, Gilbert

As safely, as respects our persons, as to church.

From Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated by Robinson, Solon

Though less hardy than the black-faced sheep of Scotland, they are more profitable as respects their feeding, making more flesh on an equal quantity of food, and making it more quickly.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

Old, as respects the present age, or a modern period of time; of old fashion; antiquated; as, an antique robe.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah