relation
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Newton originally developed the inverse square relation to describe motion within the Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“You need to think about this in relation to the other fast-food places,” one of my friends argued.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The law lets the President impose tariffs up to 50% on countries that discriminate against “commerce of the United States, directly or indirectly” in relation to foreign countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"We are aware of the winding-up petition in relation to COH Sports Bidco," the IFR said in a statement on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Where was the cabinet in relation to the window?
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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The US has had strained relations with Russia since it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Two other states, Alaska and Maine, feature both close Senate races and long-standing close relations across the border.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Today we’ll explain the latest developments, what they mean for your wallet, and their significance for the future of U.S.–Canada relations.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
"That hostility would not necessarily restore the Islamic republic's legitimacy, but it could complicate future relations long after the present leadership has changed."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 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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