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.

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Though their investigation was still underway hours after the crash occurred, HBPD officials said that no arrests had been made in connection with the incident, which appeared to be an accident. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Beirich is the first named individual to face criminal charges in connection with the case. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 In May, a judge ruled that Celester McKinney received ineffective assistance of counsel in connection with his 1997 conviction, sending that case back to the Kansas Court of Appeals. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Officers arrested Bisonaya June 4 in the 4800 block of 91st Place in connection with the misdemeanor offense, according to a police reporting system. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in connection with

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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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