as in concerns
to have (something) as a subject matter
where would I find books pertaining to birds?
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The series primarily concerns Flint's efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Bipartisan compromise needed for budget deal The current debate in Congress concerns Homeland Security's regular annual budget.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Donna covers her face in embarrassment.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show spans from 1992 to 1999 — which covers two distinct eras for Calvin Klein’s interiors.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pertains (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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