1
as in belonging
to be the property of a person or group of persons
the doctrine that the swath of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific naturally appertained to the United States
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2
as in relating
to have a relation or connection
list some of the things appertaining to public health
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When Neptune returns to Cancer, themes around belonging, caregiving and emotional security may again take center stage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
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Over time, the film builds an intimate chronicle of war, exile, and growth, as Israa faces the challenges of adolescence, identity, and belonging far from home.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Details pertaining to the suspect or their vehicle are yet to be released.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The information Martin County attorneys are asking to see information pertaining to medications provided to Woods’ through Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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As of now, Imam has no plans to create a think tank or a second campus, even though those had seemed like good ideas when applying for the grant.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a separate but related order issued the same day, the court granted Lara’s motion to exceed the $1 million statutory cap on damages under Colorado’s Health Care Availability Act, finding that applying the cap would be unfair under the circumstances.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Appertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertaining. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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