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appertaining

verb

present participle of appertain

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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as in relating

to have a relation or connection list some of the things appertaining to public health

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Through grief, migration and unexpected encounters, the film explores identity, belonging and the healing power of nature.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Connectedness reflects whether students feel a sense of belonging and feel tied to others at school.

— Jerome A. Graham, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

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The chaotic off-season in college football has continued to play out in court rooms across the country, as athletes are suing the NCAA on a daily basis pertaining to their eligibility as part of the 2022 class.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The county has declined to release records pertaining to Moody’s case, despite releasing similar records in the past.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

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Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Before applying, make sure the lender offers loans for your specific trade school or career program.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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