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
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OK, let’s shift gears from international relations to something closer to home—like what else you should be reading this evening:
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
Li cites continuity in policy, management at state-run oil company Petrobras and diplomatic relations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
He points to Brazil-Argentina relations as an example.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Some highly sensitive issues include relations with the European Union and Russia, but the primary focus will be dealing with corruption.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
“Two of my sister’s kids from Mexico, or maybe they are Hermilio’s relations from Texas.”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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