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relations

British  
/ rɪˈleɪʃənz /

plural noun

  1. social, political, or personal connections or dealings between or among individuals, groups, nations, etc

    to enjoy good relations

  2. family or relatives

  3. euphemistic sexual intercourse

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It became a model they would follow in the coming decades of rallying public support during times of crises, and it set the tone for decades of hostile relations with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, Iran sought to avoid confrontation because it understood U.S. objectives were limited, meaning that regional relations and wider international legitimacy were worth preserving.

From Barron's

Then, Iran sought to avoid confrontation because it understood U.S. objectives were limited, meaning that regional relations and wider international legitimacy were worth preserving.

From Barron's

The “Creed III” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” actor was swiftly dropped from projects, his management company and his public relations team.

From Los Angeles Times

“If this were a monarchy, and one or both of them were of the blood royal, there would be an excuse for reports and speculation with regard to their relations to each other.”

From Literature