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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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Sigcho-Lopez belongs on the ballot in November.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026 -
Thomas, for her part, belongs more to that evolving cadre of performer—the internet personality-comedian-aspiring actress—than to the artist.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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This story pertains only to women.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
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This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The same also applies to players from other smaller soccer nations.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Appertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertains. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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