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relation

[ri-ley-shuhn] / rɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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Prosecutors are asking a judge to issue a warrant for De Anda’s arrest in relation to the charges, with an arraignment to be set at a later date, according to Hochman’s office.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Yet even after this outperformance they remain reasonably priced, at least in relation to many other stocks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Two people have died and 570 were hospitalised in recent months in relation to the outbreak of cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause explosive diarrhoea.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

This was identified as payments in relation to the registrations of Ramires, Luiz, Schurrle and Matic.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

And now, apparently, he was no relation to Arsheesh at all.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

It was Xi’s first visit in seven years to India, a country that, after years of rocky relations with China, has found common ground with Beijing as they both face steep tariffs from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

A no-show would send shock waves well beyond U.S.-China relations.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

According to Mexico's ministry of foreign relations, last year more than 2,000 objects were successfully repatriated.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Wednesday the embassy employee was asked to leave over "activities that are not compatible with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations".

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

As the bus shuddered to a stop at the terminal building, Ann searched through the blue haze of diesel exhaust for her husband among the knot of people meeting friends and relations.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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