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1525 R. Sampson in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1846) 3rd Ser. I. 355 And as concerning the interception off the lettirs they esteme it, Sir, for a very grevos matir.

1555 in J. Strype Eccl. Memorials (1721) III. App. xliii. 120 That Christ was ordained, concerning his humanity and not concerning the Godhead.

1598 W. Shakespeare Love's Labour's Lost i. i. 198 The matter is to me sir, as concerning Iaquenetta. View more context for this quotation

1611 Bible (King James) Rom. ix. 5 Of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came. View more context for this quotation

1611 Bible (King James) Philipp. iii. 6 As touching the law, a Pharise; concerning zeale, persecuting the Church [Greek κατὰ, Rhem. according to, Revised as touching]; touching the righteousnesse which is in the Law, blameless.

1656 A. Cowley Misc. 27 in Poems When we trust Men concerning God, we then Trust not God concerning Men.

1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Kennel As concerning Horse-flesh, those best skill'd this Way approve of it, provided it be given with Discretion.

1792 T. Jefferson Writings (1859) III. 442 Their government, or policy, as concerning themselves or other nations.

1818 H. T. Colebrooke On Import Colonial Corn vi. 106 Its effect is, perhaps, commonly over-rated, as concerning the direct cost of wrought goods.

1902 M. L. Rodkinson tr. Babylonian Talmud (new ed.) VII. ix. 226 As concerning a murderer the Scripture makes a difference between intentionally and unintentionally.

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