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relations

British  
/ rɪˈleɪʃənz /

plural noun

  1. social, political, or personal connections or dealings between or among individuals, groups, nations, etc

    to enjoy good relations

  2. family or relatives

  3. euphemistic sexual intercourse

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Rodríguez, 56, praised the decision as “a significant step in the right direction” to normalize relations with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After China took up the mantel as mediator, the two sides agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gen. Patrick Karuretwa, head of army international relations, quickly settled on Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Beijing will have hoped that better diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran would reduce the likelihood for regional tensions.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They hadn’t just been relations, they’d been friends.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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