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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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The board’s primary concerns pertained to finance and fairness.
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
At issue was Section VII of the Title VI legal manual, pertaining to the implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
The filing also pertains to their prenuptial agreement.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Highlighting mental health Subjects the show covers include physical abuse, parental negligence and fear of the police along with other topics that pertain to both Black and individual experiences.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2024
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
At issue was Section VII of the Title VI legal manual, pertaining to the implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
The filing also pertains to their prenuptial agreement.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Highlighting mental health Subjects the show covers include physical abuse, parental negligence and fear of the police along with other topics that pertain to both Black and individual experiences.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pertain
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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