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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New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026 -
As far as drugs are concerned, alcohol’s toll is only outpaced by the prolonged damage of tobacco.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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This designation will cover a portion of Interstate 80 where the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reaches the city near Oracle Park, the Giants' home stadium.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Pertain (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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