pertained (to)

past tense of pertain (to)

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concerned
Verb
  • Parents have been concerned about the school since the summer when executive director David Hussey and assistant principal in charge of athletics Jason Camp were ousted.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The investment bank said that while some investors might be concerned about the company’s investment spending, such fears are overdone.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Pertained (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertained%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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