- plural of relation.
relations
Example Sentences
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Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the islands seized by the Soviet Union in 1945 at the end of World War II.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I always look for the best relations possible with the United States. Always. ... But I’m not going to bow my head, either. It’s not a personal question. It’s a matter of defending the homeland.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
To others, it's little more than a verbose public relations exercise.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
During his visit to Bangui in March, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot praised the "complete restoration of relations" between the two countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He promised that the officers would be required to do some "extra homework on community relations."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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