to be the property of a person or group of persons
the doctrine that the swath of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific naturally appertained to the United States
The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
This is especially true when pertaining to your sense of security and self-worth.
The ruling only applies to two companies and Washington state, but the decision could prompt more legal challenges.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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