in relation to
idiom
formal
1
—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)
The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.
2
—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else
understanding literature in relation to history
3
: about (something or someone) : in reference to
I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.
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At least seven people have pleaded guilty in relation to the scandal.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Key Facts French newspaper Marianne first reported the National Financial Prosecutor's Office in Paris and police officers of the anti-corruption office had conducted searches of Netflix in relation to a tax fraud investigation.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of the lack of centralized control, open models present distinct governance challenges—particularly in relation to the most extreme risks that future AI systems could pose, such as empowering bioterrorists or enhancing cyberattacks.
—Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Dimon’s name has also been mentioned in relation to roles within either a Republican or Democratic administration.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Key Facts French newspaper Marianne first reported the National Financial Prosecutor's Office in Paris and police officers of the anti-corruption office had conducted searches of Netflix in relation to a tax fraud investigation.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of the lack of centralized control, open models present distinct governance challenges—particularly in relation to the most extreme risks that future AI systems could pose, such as empowering bioterrorists or enhancing cyberattacks.
—Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Dimon’s name has also been mentioned in relation to roles within either a Republican or Democratic administration.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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“In relation to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20relation%20to. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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