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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The 26-year-old was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days later and was initially charged in a federal complaint in connection with the murder.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey Taylor, 64, was taken into custody Thursday, April 24, in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Shirley Brant.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
McMahon settled charges with the SEC over undisclosed payments earlier this year, and the filing indicates that McMahon made payments of $1.5 million in connection with settlements in 2024.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Stonier is scheduled to appear in court again on June 4 in connection with the new charges as well as those stemming from his arrest at the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey Taylor, 64, was taken into custody Thursday, April 24, in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Shirley Brant.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
McMahon settled charges with the SEC over undisclosed payments earlier this year, and the filing indicates that McMahon made payments of $1.5 million in connection with settlements in 2024.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Stonier is scheduled to appear in court again on June 4 in connection with the new charges as well as those stemming from his arrest at the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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