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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as in relating
to have a relation or connection
list some of the things appertaining to public health
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What began as questions regarding a long-standing, routine University policy has evolved into something that has surfaced deep questions and concerns for many of us about belonging, expression, safety, and respect.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Small interactions — such as chatting with a barista, a mail carrier or a neighbor — can foster a sense of belonging.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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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While many in the Democratic Party leadership have moved to the Left on matters pertaining to Immigration and Customs Protection and Israel, Gallego stuck to more traditional rhetoric.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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But when later asked about Mecklenburg County’s denial of public records pertaining to the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody in December, Merriweather declined to comment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Southern California, researchers are applying the approach to eelgrass, a type of seagrass, as traditional restoration methods falter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The court document says their eligibility for public assistance programs was based on statements Elsagher and Elshazli provided to the county agency, which requires people applying to accurately report their household income and assets.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Appertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertaining. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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