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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Exactly how and when Jett died remains uncertain, and no arrests have been made in connection with her death.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
There were no reports of injuries in connection with the incident.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Philippi faces a maximum penalty of life in prison in connection with his guilty plea.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Melissa Zukerman joined Paramount in connection with the deal, and now runs all communications for the company.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
There were no reports of injuries in connection with the incident.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Philippi faces a maximum penalty of life in prison in connection with his guilty plea.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Melissa Zukerman joined Paramount in connection with the deal, and now runs all communications for the company.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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