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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López Obrador called it a “pause” in relations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Jef I. Richards is a professor emeritus of advertising and public relations at Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
As diplomatic relations improve, there are signs of hope.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
As a neighbour of China as well, Pakistan has cultivated good relations with Beijing, which diplomats and Trump himself have said was key in getting Iran to the negotiating table.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
They had developed sophisticated philosophies of government, traditions of diplomacy, and policies of international relations.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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