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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Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Fall River police announced Tuesday afternoon that 31-year-old Corree Gonzales was arrested in connection with the stabbing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the investigation.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Parias was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by Los Angeles Councilmember Curren Price’s office in August in connection with his efforts to inform the South Los Angeles community about ICE raids, according to KTLA.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Fall River police announced Tuesday afternoon that 31-year-old Corree Gonzales was arrested in connection with the stabbing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the investigation.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Parias was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by Los Angeles Councilmember Curren Price’s office in August in connection with his efforts to inform the South Los Angeles community about ICE raids, according to KTLA.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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