in connection with
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: 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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Authorities said Stratton was deemed incompetent to stand trial in that case, and he has not been charged in connection with DeLisa's murder.
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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the broad-daylight shooting deaths of two Innovations High School students in January 2024, according to Chicago police.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Duane Davis, who was indicted on a murder charge in connection with rapper Tupac Shakur's killing in 1996, is accused of fighting with another inmate in Clark County, Nev., defense attorney Carl Arnold said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Miguel Hidalgo, 34, was charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law in connection with the assault at FCC Coleman in Sumter County in August 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said in a Jan. 30 news release.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the broad-daylight shooting deaths of two Innovations High School students in January 2024, according to Chicago police.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Duane Davis, who was indicted on a murder charge in connection with rapper Tupac Shakur's killing in 1996, is accused of fighting with another inmate in Clark County, Nev., defense attorney Carl Arnold said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Miguel Hidalgo, 34, was charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law in connection with the assault at FCC Coleman in Sumter County in August 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said in a Jan. 30 news release.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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“In connection with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20connection%20with. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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