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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One of the child abuse charges against the O’Briens is in connection with Casper’s sister, prosecutors said. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 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 Bannon was arrested in August 2020 on Guo’s yacht in Connecticut and charged in connection with a separate embezzlement scheme. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 June 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 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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