WREN & MARTIN's-english grammar-Quick Reference — Common Participial Prepositions:

 Quick Reference — Common Participial Prepositions:

Participial PrepositionMeaningExample
RegardingConcerning; about; with reference toRegarding your query, please see below.
ConcerningAbout; with reference to a subjectConcerning the matter raised yesterday.
ConsideringTaking into account; in view ofConsidering his age, he did very well.
IncludingCounting as part of a groupAll staff, including managers, must attend.
ExcludingLeaving out; not countingThe price, excluding tax, is reasonable.
ExceptingWith the exception of; leaving outAll passed, excepting two students.
FollowingAfter; subsequent to; as a result ofFollowing the meeting, a report was issued.
GivenTaking into account; in view ofGiven the circumstances, it was expected.
BarringExcept for; unless something happensBarring delays, we will arrive by five.
PendingWhile awaiting; subject to; untilPending approval, work cannot begin.
NotwithstandingIn spite of; regardless ofNotwithstanding the difficulties, he succeeded.
TouchingConcerning; with regard toTouching the matter of fees, let us discuss.
DuringThroughout the course of; at a point inDuring the storm, we stayed indoors.
PastBeyond; further than; after a pointIt is past midnight. / Walk past the church.
ProvidedOn the condition that; given thatProvided the conditions are met.

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