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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It also cited testimony from Isak Andic's partner, professional golfer Estefania Knuth, describing the at times tense relations between father and son.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
During last week's summit, Xi had told Trump that the issue of Taiwan was the most important one in US-China relations, and that mishandling it could lead to conflict.
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
Paul knew that the treatment the women received in jail would create a public relations crisis for President Wilson, even in wartime.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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