international relations
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of international relations
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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As we headed down the hill to the school, I was thinking about how these relationships have been built at a time when the broader narrative of immigration and international relations is much darker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
I keep wondering if, when the millions go home, they’ll remember what they saw and it will have an impact on future international relations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
But such rules are designed for mature adults who understand how international relations work.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
"January 3, 2026 marked a turning point in national politics and in our view of international relations," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
She had studied international relations in college in Rwanda.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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