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Recent Examples of appertain
Ah, but a, b, and c above do not appertain to cancer.
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John Rosemond, charlotteobserver, 11 May 2017
John Rosemond, charlotteobserver, 11 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appertain
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One of them was used largely by the white Afrikaner community to which Coetzee belonged (though his Anglophile parents preferred to speak in English).—
Carey Baraka,
The Dial,
26 June 2025
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However, according to American psychologist Abraham Maslow, a pioneer in the field of positive psychology, the opportunity for social connectivity, experiencing something meaningful and having a sense of belonging is more crucial.—
Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
25 June 2025
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More than one-third (35.6 percent) of for-sale condos in San Francisco are at risk of selling at a loss, drastically higher than the next two major metros on the list pertaining strictly to condos: Portland, Oregon, (24.8 percent) and Oakland (23.2 percent).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The data pertains to Medicaid recipients in California, Illinois, Washington and Washington, D.C., according to the AP report.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Mohamed told the board that related AI guidelines prohibit sharing any personal data or using it for grading.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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International distributors can apply for up to €50,000 ($57,380) per title for theatrical distribution of Italian films in their territories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Another hypothesis is that plastic bag fees are applied to more retailers than plastic bag bans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
19 June 2025
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“Appertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertain. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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