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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Federal agents have deployed chemical agents on protesters and a Democratic Congressional candidate was indicted in connection with the protests.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Authorities promptly arrested 23-year-old Joshua Camps, 22-year-old Kurtis Charters, 22-year-old Stephen Lindsay and 19-year-old Kaleb Charters in connection with the killing, per the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Vicente Aguilera-Chavez and Agustin Sandoval were arrested in January in connection with a June 8, 2017, shooting that left a 21-year-old dead and a 24-year-old injured, according to KTVU.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Four inmates were arrested in connection with Watkins’ death, with the two other men accused of conspiracy to commit murder.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Authorities promptly arrested 23-year-old Joshua Camps, 22-year-old Kurtis Charters, 22-year-old Stephen Lindsay and 19-year-old Kaleb Charters in connection with the killing, per the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Vicente Aguilera-Chavez and Agustin Sandoval were arrested in January in connection with a June 8, 2017, shooting that left a 21-year-old dead and a 24-year-old injured, according to KTVU.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Four inmates were arrested in connection with Watkins’ death, with the two other men accused of conspiracy to commit murder.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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