as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
where would I find books pertaining to birds?
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Verb
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The incident was reported Friday at 9:17 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:20 a.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025 -
Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Assigned to cover the Pentagon for the conservative outlet One America News Network, Gabrielle Cuccia didn't pretend to be an unbiased reporter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Its 138 portfolio companies cover a couple dozen industries, including healthcare/pharmaceuticals, software, consumer services, and business services.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Pertain (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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