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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"I would like to strengthen relations between Hungary and Austria for historical, but also cultural and economic reasons," he has said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
He explains that, months before the attack, Cuban and US officials were discreetly exploring a possible normalisation of relations, in anticipation of a potential second term for Bill Clinton.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
By establishing contract pharmacy relations, 340B hospitals ensure their patients get access to drugs closer to where they live, improving their medication adherence and ultimately their health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Xi and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
When listening to music, sound vibrations enter the auditory cortex and are instantaneously broken down into elements of pitch, timbre, spatial relations, and tone duration.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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