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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Several employees were later fired and filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, which in February dismissed the eight unfair labor charges it had brought against SpaceX, citing jurisdictional issues.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The Academic Senate makes recommendations through its Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to UC leaders, including President James B. Milliken and the regents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban authorities took power in Kabul for a second time in 2021.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Relations between Iran and the US have been hostile for more than four decades.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Relations between the two men became cold, then bitter, then explosive.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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