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.
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The former prince, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has denied all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to his affiliation with Epstein.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
On Friday afternoon, local time, police revealed two properties linked to the former government minister had been searched in relation to the probe.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Unique spaces, like libraries, create meaningful ways humans can exist in relation to art and that libraries are at the core of providing for the well-being of individuals and communities.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to his affiliation with Epstein.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
On Friday afternoon, local time, police revealed two properties linked to the former government minister had been searched in relation to the probe.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Unique spaces, like libraries, create meaningful ways humans can exist in relation to art and that libraries are at the core of providing for the well-being of individuals and communities.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“In relation to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20relation%20to. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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