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relationships
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the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected
- Building a strong relationship with customers is crucial for business success.
- She has a close relationship with her siblings and sees them regularly.
- The therapist helps couples improve their relationships through communication.
- There's a symbiotic relationship between plants and bees in pollination.
- Understanding the employer-employee relationship is essential for a productive workplace.
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any connection between people by kinship or marriage
- Despite living in different countries, they discovered a familial relationship through their shared great-great-grandfather.
- Their relationship can be traced back to their great-grandparents who were siblings.
- The family reunion was a chance for relatives to reminisce about their shared relationships going back several generations.
- The family tree revealed unexpected relationships between branches that hadn't communicated for decades.
- Even though they grew up continents apart, they share a strong sense of kinship due to their familial relationship.
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a passionate and romantic connection between two people
- Their relationship blossomed into a deep love after years of friendship.
- They're in a committed relationship and plan to marry next year.
- Despite the challenges they face, their relationship remains strong and resilient.
- Their whirlwind romance led to a passionate and fulfilling relationship.
- Their relationship is characterized by affection, intimacy, and shared dreams for the future.
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a state of interaction, dealings, or association between people, parties, or countries