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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The attack also came as relations hit an all-time low between Abu Dhabi and Tehran as Iran alleged that the UAE had targeted it during the war, an accusation the rich Gulf state has denied.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
But many also favour keeping the "status quo" in cross-strait relations: neither unifying with China nor formally declaring independence.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Then he added, digging himself into a deeper hole: “But I think it’s more for public relations than it is for anything else.”
From Slate • May 18, 2026
In the deeply coded discourse of superpower relations, I think that translates into vigorous competition and disagreement, but without an actual shooting war.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
After Castro took power in 1959, the United States broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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