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as in to relate
to have a relation or connection
a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater
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Recent Examples of pertain
Last week, Gorsuch sided with liberal justices in the minority pertaining to a case revolving around a Louisiana death row inmate and a decision for a stay of execution.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information pertaining to the allegations to contact the MCSO.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The refusal, which marked the first such rejection in 81 years, pertained to a special request from Mexico for the transfer of additional Colorado River water to the city of Tijuana.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information pertaining to the allegations to contact the MCSO.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The refusal, which marked the first such rejection in 81 years, pertained to a special request from Mexico for the transfer of additional Colorado River water to the city of Tijuana.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
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And for so many students, sports are about finding somewhere to belong.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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For many, especially those who may lack strong social support networks, third places offer a sense of belonging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Duke has an institutional climate commitment too, efforts include having over 300 climate and sustainability related classes and $3.7 million awarded in seed grants for research on climate.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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After their first orders, customers can refer friends to offer them a 25% welcome discount.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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What's next: The city will refer people seeking vaccines to various local providers.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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