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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In September, as Xcel and two telecommunications firms faced a trial in lawsuits with more than 4,000 people, the utility agreed to a $640 million settlement in connection with the fire.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Anderson was charged with armed robbery and battery by a person at a detention facility in connection with the two incidents.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The evidence Parente now seeks to make public is covered by a protective order that prohibits him from disclosing the materials or using them in connection with any other matter without further order of the court.
—James Hill, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Police officials said Friday that Sean McCune, 53, and Megan Garfield, 41, both of Sacramento County, now face charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felony vandalism and conspiracy charges in connection with this incident.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Anderson was charged with armed robbery and battery by a person at a detention facility in connection with the two incidents.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The evidence Parente now seeks to make public is covered by a protective order that prohibits him from disclosing the materials or using them in connection with any other matter without further order of the court.
—James Hill, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Police officials said Friday that Sean McCune, 53, and Megan Garfield, 41, both of Sacramento County, now face charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felony vandalism and conspiracy charges in connection with this incident.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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