- plural of relation.
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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Any talk of Saudi-Israeli diplomatic relations seems off the table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
How much did the real world, particularly international relations, inform or shape the season?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Turkey's relations with Israel have collapsed over Gaza, but Azerbaijan has tried to maintain relationships with both countries.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
However, the vast flow of shipments has also tested relations with major trading partners including the United States and the European Union.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
That same month, North Carolina’s liberal governor, Terry Sanford, tried to improve race relations in his state by creating a biracial Good Neighbor Council, charged with persuading white businesses to hire more blacks.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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