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as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone

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as in to relate
to have a relation or connection a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater

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Recent Examples of pertain In most cases, this pertains to illness, injury, infections, viruses, bacteria and so on — but also to stressful situations. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 But Bush and his legal team succeeded, in one respect: Bush’s responses to Lake’s petition, as well as other supporting exhibits and documents pertaining to Bush’s side of the case, remain under seal or heavily redacted. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 Meanwhile, even if the U.S. did have more modest objectives, pertaining to the destruction of nuclear capability, the Iranians could rebuild that over time. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 18 June 2025 More than a dozen bills pertaining to wildfire prevention and recovery were passed by the Assembly with bipartisan support. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pertain
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  • One of them was used largely by the white Afrikaner community to which Coetzee belonged (though his Anglophile parents preferred to speak in English).
    Carey Baraka, The Dial, 26 June 2025
  • However, according to American psychologist Abraham Maslow, a pioneer in the field of positive psychology, the opportunity for social connectivity, experiencing something meaningful and having a sense of belonging is more crucial.
    Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
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  • In February 2024, the EU adopted the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, legislation that specifically targeted green and climate related claims.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Northrop Grumman officials, though, said the ULA and Artemis boosters are not directly related.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Instead, apply a clean dressing over the eye and go to the hospital immediately.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Pauline’s ability to inhale the essence of materials like gold and apply it to her voice makes her words more lethal than anything DK can do solo.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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  • Cura Smiles works with several community organizations that refer clients to the clinic, including the San Diego Rescue Mission and Youth Assistance Coalition.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • Your real voice builds a tribe of believers who buy from you, hire you, and refer you.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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