as in concerns
to have (something) as a subject matter
where would I find books pertaining to birds?
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During his latest media availability, Murray sought to ease any animal cruelty concerns his photo may have raised.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
This phenomenon raises several doubts and questions, the most crucial of which concerns the ability to safeguard employment in a context where entire professional categories are being redefined or even eliminated.—
Cristian Randieri,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers executions for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pertains (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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