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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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Recent Examples of relationships The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships. —
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Colleges are great for these types of relationships, with older (and presumably) more knowledgeable adults using their insight, experience, and connections to mold and shape young minds. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 Influencers who receive benefits for promoting products are expected to disclose those relationships, but may not do so consistently. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 All of Chris Brown's kids Brown has three children from previous relationships. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty. —Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026 But The Pitt’s woes are part of a larger wave sweeping fandoms across many mediums and genres, in which relationships that used to be pleasantly parasocial have become borderline disturbing. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Colleges are great for these types of relationships, with older (and presumably) more knowledgeable adults using their insight, experience, and connections to mold and shape young minds. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 Influencers who receive benefits for promoting products are expected to disclose those relationships, but may not do so consistently. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 All of Chris Brown's kids Brown has three children from previous relationships. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty. —Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026 But The Pitt’s woes are part of a larger wave sweeping fandoms across many mediums and genres, in which relationships that used to be pleasantly parasocial have become borderline disturbing. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Created in partnership with more than 20 local associations, the new trail system will play an instrumental role in sustainable local development.— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
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The new songs, both collaborations with French producer Gener8ion, comprise a two-track single that’s also out today on streaming services.— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adding to the connections, Ravens wide receiver coach Prentice Gill is a former USC receivers coach who helped recruit Lane out of high school.— Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Mavra Javed does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.— Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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But, of course, thousands of American companies had trade and relations with China.— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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Armenia has enjoyed warm relations with Iran in recent years, with Tehran backing Armenia to counterbalance Jerusalem’s backing of Azerbaijan.— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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