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as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone

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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 on the Web Inconsistencies in JPMorgan’s records pertaining to Peter’s assets were not proof of malfeasance by bank employees, Kelley ruled. Tom Schoenberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024 The mayor is allowed to speak with members of his family and staff — but not about anything pertaining to the allegations. Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024 The delinquency pertains to the two towers of rental apartments at the three-tower complex. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024 But The Wall Street Journal notes that federal authorities can grant them an exemption if the breach pertains to national security. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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