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as in pertains
to have a relation or connection
list some of the things appertaining to public health
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The Fairmont Grand Del Mar, tucked into the rolling hills of Carmel Valley just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, belongs firmly in the latter category.
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This is why verifiable execution belongs alongside the control plane, not against it.
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This story pertains only to women.
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The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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Silence = Death, the work of the Silence = Death Collective (and not ACT UP, as Avram Finkelstein relates in his interview) became the primary pictorial representation of ACT UP and a rallying slogan for the fight against the disease.
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has argued that prosecutors cannot act unless and until a police agency conducts an investigation and refers a case for review.
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In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
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“Appertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertains. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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