Example Sentences

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Researchers have associated several risk factors with the rise in colorectal cancer cases, including obesity, physical inactivity and diets heavy in ultraprocessed food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

In addition, observational studies have associated green tea consumption with better health.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

There are also boldface names of public figures known to have associated with Epstein over the years, but whose relationships with him have already been well documented elsewhere.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

The informant was known to have associated with the Norris crime family.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Since he saved me from the attack, I have associated his smell with safety, so as long as I focus on it, I feel safe now.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth