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as in to relate
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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The letter requests the schools produce documents since 2019 pertaining to communications with other higher education institutions and other college organizations such as the College Board by April 22.
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
That matter pertains to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador despite an immigration judge’s ruling protecting him from being deported there over fears of violence.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Two lawmakers used the practice in 2003 during a vote pertaining to Medicare, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Those two measures pertain to the City Council's November decisions to incorporate 10 acres owned by VAI into the resort project, and to change the zoning so it can be used for corporate office space.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
That matter pertains to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador despite an immigration judge’s ruling protecting him from being deported there over fears of violence.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Two lawmakers used the practice in 2003 during a vote pertaining to Medicare, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Those two measures pertain to the City Council's November decisions to incorporate 10 acres owned by VAI into the resort project, and to change the zoning so it can be used for corporate office space.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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The companies that will thrive in the future are those that recognize leadership isn’t about reinforcing outdated notions of who belongs at the top, but about leveraging the full range of skills and perspectives that drive success.—
Patricia Nagy,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, Allen and a group of colleagues published a report suggesting that viewpoint diversity and free expression are crucial components of inclusion and belonging on university campuses.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Engineering strength depends on an interpretive framework that relates forces, the size of an object and their ratio − which represents mechanical stress.—
Zachary del Rosario,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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After their first orders, customers can refer friends to offer them a 25% welcome discount.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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What's next: The city will refer people seeking vaccines to various local providers.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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