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relation

[ri-ley-shuhn] / rɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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“The idea of utilizing the urban forest for lumber started as a business idea in relation to the Urban Ecology Project, a business dedicated to utilizing urban resources.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The muted reaction to the new high in West Texas Intermediate oil further shows the change in the markets’ relation to energy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

An SNP spokesperson said Carragher had been suspended and dropped as a candidate "in light of ongoing allegations regarding the handling of matters within the North Lanarkshire Council SNP group in relation to Jordan Linden".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Last month, Chelsea admitted to breaching Premier League rules in relation to some £47.5 million of undisclosed payments made under former owner Roman Abramovich.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Maps had always interested her; there was something bewitching in knowing one’s precise location in relation to others on the earth.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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