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as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Policy changes America has a cyclical love-hate relationship with drugs, and there are unanticipated consequences to society’s approach to any drug.
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Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
The two had a romantic relationship, according to federal prosecutors.
Gratz, 26, of Circle Pines, pleaded guilty to the same charge in September 2022.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
Similarly, in Gaza, the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in 2004 cleared the way for deeper Iranian involvement with the organization—a relationship Yassin had opposed.
—Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
Allie Volpe is a senior reporter at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
The two had a romantic relationship, according to federal prosecutors.
Gratz, 26, of Circle Pines, pleaded guilty to the same charge in September 2022.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
Similarly, in Gaza, the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in 2004 cleared the way for deeper Iranian involvement with the organization—a relationship Yassin had opposed.
—Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
Allie Volpe is a senior reporter at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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These folks carried with them a kinship and familiarity with death.Tithi Bhattacharya / Made by History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' kinship runs deeper than godmother and goddaughter.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Service: As Good as Verizon During testing, connections to the MobileX service in New York City were strong and fast.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Biden’s tenure, U.S. adversaries have grown increasingly brazen in their provocations and ramped up cooperation with each other.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the seeds do contain shapes that resemble these three utensils, there’s no scientific basis for their correlation to weather conditions.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The researchers looked for — and found — correlations between many seals and proto cuneiform signs.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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DiSalvo clarified that her challenges were independent of her affiliation with the group.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The brand’s light blue and red colors and logo, with a baseball shooting through the sky like a comet, honor the team’s long-time affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Less impact on SpaceX and X Musk’s other major business, SpaceX, likely wouldn’t have had significantly different relations with the federal government no matter who is elected.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The question is whether high-level career officials will follow the best practices of civil-military relations and give their candid advice to Trump and his senior political appointees even when that advice is unwanted.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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