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The phrase "tangential relation to" is correct and can be used in written English
It means that something is only slightly or indirectly connected to the main topic or idea being discussed. Example: While discussing the current political climate, the speaker went off on a tangent about their personal experiences, which had a tangential relation to the topic at hand.
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As I said, "Kate and Leopold" has only the most tangential relation to reality, and therein lies its slender charm.
Several officials conceded that it had only a tangential relation to the war's objectives; the targeting document showed experts estimated only civilian casualties inside, not military casualties.
But when you look closely at 'supporting' it is a weird emotion and bears only a tangential relation to admiration of skills and courage in players.
The second half of "You Are Here" bears only a tangential relation to the first, shifting focus from feats of navigation to the design of public spaces.
Later she will follow him into Victorian times, which necessitates leaping off the Brooklyn Bridge in a film that has "only the most tangential relation to reality, and therein lies its slender charm" (Stephen Holden).
Of our 20 brews selected by our tasting coordinator, Bernard Kirsch, because his research or sources led him to believe they would be hefeweizens, I would estimate that half had barely a tangential relation to the style.
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[C4.] Investors pummeled the shares of companies with even tangential relations to stem cell research.
But yesterday, investors pummeled the stocks of companies with even tangential relations to the political and ethical debate.
A1 Investors pummeled the stocks of companies with even tangential relations to thepolitical and ethical debate on stem cell research.
PFs have played a tangential part in relation to ICF-based health outcome research.
Firstly the circular excavation maximizes the tangential stress, making the relation to rock strength a higher source of potential risk.
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