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as in to belong
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

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Recent Examples of appertain Ah, but a, b, and c above do not appertain to cancer. John Rosemond, charlotteobserver, 11 May 2017
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  • Leaders who prioritize strong, positive connections with their teams create a sense of belonging and trust.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The two incidents are not believed to be related, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • The qualities that make a region attractive for visitors also apply to businesses and workforce relocators: a high quality of life, affordability, cultural and entertainment options, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and ease of transportation, among others.
    Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Appertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertain. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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