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relation

[ri-ley-shuhn] / rɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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The Church of Ireland did not comment on the allegations in relation to Turner, but said it took its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Hunters are very effective when they have a mental map of their territory, so that they know where they are in relation to their environments," says Tse.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

He points out that for most of the past century, stocks were far cheaper in relation to company profits, or earnings, than they are today.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The former Army reservist also dismissed comments he made in relation to TV presenter Carol Vorderman as "squaddie humour".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The opening words of Antony’s funeral oration in Julius Caesar are, covertly, an ethos appeal par excellence: a positioning of the speaker with relation to the crowd.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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