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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Two 14-year-olds were arrested in connection with what police described as an unintentional shooting.
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 20 July 2025
Three others were arrested in connection with the burglaries involving Burrow’s home and were indicted by a federal grand jury in Cincinnati in February, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Louisville Metro Police Department has arrested Antonio Whaley, 45, in connection with a homicide early Friday morning in the Algonquin neighborhood.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 July 2025
Christina Chapman, 50, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in February in connection with the scheme and authorities have recommended nine years in prison for her role, according to a sentencing memo filed last week.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 20 July 2025
Three others were arrested in connection with the burglaries involving Burrow’s home and were indicted by a federal grand jury in Cincinnati in February, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Louisville Metro Police Department has arrested Antonio Whaley, 45, in connection with a homicide early Friday morning in the Algonquin neighborhood.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 July 2025
Christina Chapman, 50, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in February in connection with the scheme and authorities have recommended nine years in prison for her role, according to a sentencing memo filed last week.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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