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as in relates
to have a relation or connection
a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater
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Recent Examples of pertains
This story pertains only to women.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
There is still so much to do, and not all of it pertains to football.
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Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
According to an update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), spotted by MotorTrend, the issue pertains to the vehicle's brake rotors—the circular metal discs that spin with your car's wheels—not the wheels themselves.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2026
According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
The Trinity development pertains to two parcels of land located between the BSG facility and New Rutherford Avenue, and on New Rutherford Avenue, which are owned by the Boston Planning Department, the lawsuit states.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
That also pertains to our commitment to become a Spanish-English bilingual museum.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's lawsuit pertains to a bulk of the money stuck in deferral.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
There is still so much to do, and not all of it pertains to football.
—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
According to an update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), spotted by MotorTrend, the issue pertains to the vehicle's brake rotors—the circular metal discs that spin with your car's wheels—not the wheels themselves.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2026
According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
The Trinity development pertains to two parcels of land located between the BSG facility and New Rutherford Avenue, and on New Rutherford Avenue, which are owned by the Boston Planning Department, the lawsuit states.
—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
That also pertains to our commitment to become a Spanish-English bilingual museum.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's lawsuit pertains to a bulk of the money stuck in deferral.
—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertains
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The Fairmont Grand Del Mar, tucked into the rolling hills of Carmel Valley just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, belongs firmly in the latter category.
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This is why verifiable execution belongs alongside the control plane, not against it.
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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Silence = Death, the work of the Silence = Death Collective (and not ACT UP, as Avram Finkelstein relates in his interview) became the primary pictorial representation of ACT UP and a rallying slogan for the fight against the disease.
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has argued that prosecutors cannot act unless and until a police agency conducts an investigation and refers a case for review.
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In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
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“Pertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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