as in concerned
to have (something) as a subject matter
where would I find books pertaining to birds?
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concerned
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But people concerned about the health effects of chemicals see the agency’s retreat from environmental protections as a betrayal.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Arne Slot also decided against sending Vitezslav Jaros on loan last season as they were concerned an injury to Alisson would leave the squad short, a decision that proved justified.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pertained (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertained%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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