relationships

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  1. noun The condition or fact of being related; connection or association.
  2. noun Connection by blood or marriage; kinship.
  3. noun A particular type of connection existing between people related to or having dealings with each other: has a close relationship with his siblings.

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  • Maybe people who only indulged in casual, short-term relationships were the ones with the greatest chance at happiness But casual, short-term relationships had never worked for me. —  Muller, Marcia - [14] Wolf in the shadows
  • For banks, the relationships are a golden marketing opportunity. —  Reflector - Latest Headlines from The Daily Reflector
  • Like most long-term relationships, my love affair with the long-running medical drama hasn't always been perfect. —  Boston.com Most Popular
  • Women said the men with the funniest descriptions were significantly more likely to be candidates for long-term relationships, as well as friends. —  CNN.com
  • For teens, it can be difficult to realize that their relationships are abusive. to recognize abusive behavior. —  henrymakow.com
 

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