relations
Britishplural noun
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social, political, or personal connections or dealings between or among individuals, groups, nations, etc
to enjoy good relations
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family or relatives
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euphemistic sexual intercourse
Example Sentences
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The Bank of Canada identified U.S. trade relations and the Middle East war as main risks to the Canadian economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
At an evening banquet on Monday, Xi praised relations between both countries, saying that China and North Korea are "linked by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny", state outlet Xinhua reported.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
China has "always prioritised stability and is currently having to manage its relations and differences with the US", Minseon Ku, a diplomacy professor at DePaul University, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“Mr. Pauken hoped his work would promote peaceful relations and advance the cause of religious freedom in China,” the lawyer said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“If this were a monarchy, and one or both of them were of the blood royal, there would be an excuse for reports and speculation with regard to their relations to each other.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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