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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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case. —

Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Investigators arrested Charles Wilson, 80, of Hector in connection with the June 21 murder of Donald Harris, a Wednesday social media post from the Pope County sheriff's office said. —

Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026 Hatcher was served warrants for assault with a deadly weapon and damage to property in connection with the June 14 convenience store incident, and given a bond of $10,000, officials said. —

Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Prosecutors in 2017 charged him with six counts of embezzlement, grand theft, money laundering and misappropriation of public funds in connection with his time as CEO of the now-defunct Stockton Boys and Girls Club. —

Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in connection with

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