in relation to
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There have been no deaths in relation to the California cases of cyclosporiasis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Villarreal: How about in relation to your character?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Asked whether this meant he would join them, he said: "I think we need to get some legal advice in relation to this. This is something I certainly would consider."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the slides, Fifa's central argument was that football does not raise enough cash in relation to its fan base, that "Fifa has been under-monetised versus other leagues" and so "global football development gets squeezed".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The sex hormones are, of course, normally present in the body and perform a necessary growth-stimulating function in relation to the various organs of reproduction.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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