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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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025 -
As far as this season is concerned, the Dodgers’ main priority will be letting his shoulder calm down, then working with him to try and find tweaks to his delivery.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver covers climate change and the environment for USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Rustin Dodd is a senior writer for Peak, The Athletic's new vertical covering sports leadership, personal development and success.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Pertain (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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