in relation to
idiom
formal
1
—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)
The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.
2
—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else
understanding literature in relation to history
3
: about (something or someone) : in reference to
I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.
Examples of in relation to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Some of the arrests recently made in relation to the crime wave have been Venezuelan migrants.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
The view below shows the devil comet’s approximate location in relation to the solar eclipse and other prominent planets as seen from southern Texas.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Cole is wanted by police in relation to a domestic violence incident on March 31, according to the New York Post.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
In November, Coleman pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Jordan's death and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
No criminal charges have been filed in relation to this incident, and CMPD is not currently seeking any additional parties.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Tammy, JJ and Tylee.
—Nate Eaton, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
On March 11, the U.K. issued an arrest warrant for Tate and his brother Tristan in relation to incidents dating back to 2012.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
In late May 2023, Spanish police said seven people had been detained in relation to incidents of racist abuse directed at Vinícius.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
The view below shows the devil comet’s approximate location in relation to the solar eclipse and other prominent planets as seen from southern Texas.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Cole is wanted by police in relation to a domestic violence incident on March 31, according to the New York Post.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
In November, Coleman pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Jordan's death and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
No criminal charges have been filed in relation to this incident, and CMPD is not currently seeking any additional parties.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Tammy, JJ and Tylee.
—Nate Eaton, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
On March 11, the U.K. issued an arrest warrant for Tate and his brother Tristan in relation to incidents dating back to 2012.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
In late May 2023, Spanish police said seven people had been detained in relation to incidents of racist abuse directed at Vinícius.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
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