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as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone

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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 That pertains to corporate entities like law firms, but also LLC's, some trusts, and S-Corporations. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Trump pledged on the campaign trail to release the remaining files pertaining to the assassination and has already released some records since entering office. Ivana Saric, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 As previously reported, the release of the files pertaining to the death of Kennedy — who was fatally shot during a Dallas motorcade in November 1963 — was teased during Trump's first term, before former President Joe Biden took limited action by releasing some. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 In addition to his order pertaining to trans student athletes, Trump signed an order proclaiming that the government will recognize only two unchangeable sexes. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pertain
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  • And for so many students, sports are about finding somewhere to belong.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • For many, especially those who may lack strong social support networks, third places offer a sense of belonging.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 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
  • 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
  • According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a kangaroo could be classified as a Class III wildlife species, which would require the owner to apply for a permit to keep the animal.
    Brenno Carillo, USA Today, 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
  • 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 6 Apr. 2025.

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