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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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Recent Examples of pertain
The session took a little over an hour with the candidates taking questions from the audience on subjects pertaining to the two-school district.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
While those are both considered promising areas for Nvidia down the road, updates pertaining to its data center business are more significant drivers of the stock right now.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing on Jan. 16 pertaining to a cocaine and cannabis possession charge.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
While the content flagged for removal often pertained to minority groups and diversity months, the AP also reported that certain images were cause for confusion.
—James Factora, Them, 7 Mar. 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
While those are both considered promising areas for Nvidia down the road, updates pertaining to its data center business are more significant drivers of the stock right now.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Danan had been due to appear for a plea hearing on Jan. 16 pertaining to a cocaine and cannabis possession charge.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
While the content flagged for removal often pertained to minority groups and diversity months, the AP also reported that certain images were cause for confusion.
—James Factora, Them, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
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From this vantage point, rejection sometimes serves as a redirection to where students truly belong.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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An Expert Weighs In Keeping Desserts with Cream Cheese Frosting on the Counter There was once an era when anything belonged on grandma’s counter, from leftover sweet tea to desserts containing dairy to last night’s pepperoni pizza.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer 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.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Paul Weiss drew Trump’s ire not for anything sports related but largely because of former law firm partner—and former federal prosecutor—Mark Pomerantz.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The deadline to apply for SBA low-interest loans is also Monday.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before the end of Biden’s term in January, the Department of Education issued a fact sheet contending that Title IX applies to colleges’ direct payments to athletes reflecting revenue share/NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Health Services can refer employees to athletic training, child care and elder care programs created just for Disneyland cast members.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a first order on the official website, customers can refer friends to offer them 15% off their first purchase.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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