- plural of relation.
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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“When you put all this together, what you see is Flock treating privacy issues as public relations issues,” he told The New York Times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of gig workers in Australia have been granted a huge pay rise from next week under a decision by the country's workplace relations tribunal lauded as "world-leading".
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Sustained demand signals to airlines that passengers are willing to cough up the extra cash to secure a seat, said Peter Vlitas, executive vice president of partner relations for international travel brand Internova Travel Group.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Our grant is about service and partnership for the benefit of the people of South Los Angeles,” said John Yamamoto, vice president for community health and government relations for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Noting William’s rapport with his British counterparts, the Army made him a point man in U.S.–U.K. intelligence relations, twice sending him on long trips overseas.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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