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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Even some within the ATF had misgivings, worrying that the policy would strain the agency’s relations with law-abiding dealers and make them less likely to offer alerts on suspicious behavior by buyers.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Still, small businesses often follow the lead of larger companies, said Chris Spence, head of federal government relations at TIAA, a retirement-services organization.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The runoff could also impact relations with Colombia's neighbour Ecuador.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Since then, relations have warmed between the two countries, which have recently coordinated on airstrikes against alleged Islamic State positions in Nigeria.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But like he tried to tell Siobhan, he had learned a few things about race relations in his time away.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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