in connection with
idiom
: in relation to (something) : for reasons that relate to (something)
—used especially in journalism
Police arrested four men in connection with the robbery.
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Police said Donahue earlier in the day was arrested around 2:30 a.m. in connection with a domestic dispute, which led to a protective order being issued on behalf of the victim.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
No major injuries have been reported in connection with the blaze.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Vito’s sits in a strip mall in Towson, Maryland, the hometown of Mangione, who’d been arrested weeks earlier in connection with the early-morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Adidas also stresses that TV and movie stars, social media influencers and musical artists wear the three-stripe mark in connection with sponsorships.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
No major injuries have been reported in connection with the blaze.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Vito’s sits in a strip mall in Towson, Maryland, the hometown of Mangione, who’d been arrested weeks earlier in connection with the early-morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Adidas also stresses that TV and movie stars, social media influencers and musical artists wear the three-stripe mark in connection with sponsorships.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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