in relation to
idiom
formal
1
—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)
The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.
2
—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else
understanding literature in relation to history
3
: about (something or someone) : in reference to
I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.
Examples of in relation to in a Sentence
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Jaime Tran, formerly of Riverside, California, is expected to plead guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said in a news release.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Jaime Tran, 29, will plead guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using, carrying and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The director, who has been an outspoken critic of Islamic Republic, was arrested in July 2022 for signing a petition calling on security forces to exercise restraint in relation to popular protests.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
She also was convicted on one count of misdemeanor petty theft in relation to a theft that occurred at an Abercrombie and Fitch location in San Francisco as well.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 May 2024
Paz's remains were later found and eventually, the chef was arrested in relation to her murder.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Another change would encourage more apartments by eliminating floor area ratios − which typically limit a building's floor area in relation to the size of its lot.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
Congressional Budget Office report ing has stated that the biggest drivers of debt rising in relation to GDP are increasing interest costs and spending for Medicare and Social Security.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 7 May 2024
All of the retailers specifically reported 2024 first quarter lobbying on retail theft, either as a general topic or in relation to specific bills on the issue, according to Secretary of State’s Office disclosure forms.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Jaime Tran, 29, will plead guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using, carrying and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The director, who has been an outspoken critic of Islamic Republic, was arrested in July 2022 for signing a petition calling on security forces to exercise restraint in relation to popular protests.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
She also was convicted on one count of misdemeanor petty theft in relation to a theft that occurred at an Abercrombie and Fitch location in San Francisco as well.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 May 2024
Paz's remains were later found and eventually, the chef was arrested in relation to her murder.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Another change would encourage more apartments by eliminating floor area ratios − which typically limit a building's floor area in relation to the size of its lot.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
Congressional Budget Office report ing has stated that the biggest drivers of debt rising in relation to GDP are increasing interest costs and spending for Medicare and Social Security.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 7 May 2024
All of the retailers specifically reported 2024 first quarter lobbying on retail theft, either as a general topic or in relation to specific bills on the issue, according to Secretary of State’s Office disclosure forms.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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