in connection with

phrase

: in relation to (something) : for reasons that relate to (something)

—used especially in journalism

Police arrested four men in connection with the robbery.

Examples of in connection with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawsuit was filed in New Haven Superior Court in connection with the death of 14-year-old E’Mari Marshall-Woodard of Springfield, Massachusetts who drowned at High Meadow resort in Granby on June 10. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Four teens have been charged with murder in connection with the drive-by killing of a 4-year-old Charlotte boy, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Thirteen people were sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years on Wednesday in connection with the sinking of a boat in the English Channel nearly five years ago, in one of the biggest tragedies of migrants making the dangerous crossing. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Marshella Chidester, 67, was found guilty in March 2025 of all charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the deaths of 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026