In connection with somebody/something

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preposition

Related to or associated with someone or something.

The police arrested a man in connection with the robbery.
Visual representation of "in connection with somebody/something" - Related to or associated with someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • arrested in connection with
  • spoken in connection with
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Criminal Proceedings

Often used when talking about legal actions or investigations.

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A suspect was detained in connection with the ongoing investigation.
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Impersonal Language

Used to speak about issues professionally without personal feelings.

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The CEO spoke in connection with the recent data breach.
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Attribution

Used to tie actions or events to specific people or causes.

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The policy change came in connection with the new CEO's vision.
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