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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Darryl Patrick Goggans was arrested Tuesday in connection with Johns’ death, Irving Police Chief Derick Miller announced at a news conference Wednesday.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Djuna Bostick has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the child’s death on Monday, June 9, according to a statement from the Hamlet Police Department.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 12 June 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that over 80 people were arrested in connection with protests on Wednesday.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Tony Wray, 29, was arrested in connection with the June 10 killing of 26-year-old Charqwan Howse, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Djuna Bostick has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the child’s death on Monday, June 9, according to a statement from the Hamlet Police Department.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 12 June 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that over 80 people were arrested in connection with protests on Wednesday.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Tony Wray, 29, was arrested in connection with the June 10 killing of 26-year-old Charqwan Howse, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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