nexus

Example Sentences

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Ms. Ng’s introductory wall text explains that the term “fashion” conveyed a nexus of meanings during the years Gainsborough was painting.

From The Wall Street Journal

FBI special agent Alex Doran said earlier Sunday that a motive for the attack was not known but "there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism."

From Barron's

However, Acting Special Agent in Charge Alex Doran, from the FBI's San Antonio office, said there were indications in the SUV and on the suspect that suggested a "nexus to terrorism".

From BBC

The new directive also instructs officers to only target immigrants with a criminal history, including charges and convictions, which it calls a “criminal nexus.”

From Salon

“We will only assist ICE with individuals we know in this county with a criminal nexus,” Sheriff Michael Filicetti said.

From The Wall Street Journal