relation
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While the meteorological and Celtic calendars are seasonal, the astronomical calendar is based on the earth's position in relation to the sun - so it is defined by two solstices and two equinoxes.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
However, I want to reassure the public that we do not believe that there is any ongoing risk, and at this stage we are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Newton originally developed the inverse square relation to describe motion within the Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Nondefense discretionary spending, defense spending, plus Medicaid, CHIP, healthcare subsidies and other mandatory programs are already projected to shrink in relation to the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Alex thought of the man who had been his only relation for as long as he could remember.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
"There are incentives," Ren said, but they have more to do with public relations amid the growing backlash to data centers across the United States.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Alzheimer's Association senior vice president of medical and scientific relations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
When Blume became CEO four years ago, he was welcomed as a peacemaker, a consensus-minded company lifer who would restore relations between bosses and workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Yet we should not overestimate the importance of such external relations.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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