as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions
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Recent Examples of pertinent
That’s a question especially pertinent to Somerville and Salem, two sanctuary zones that were recently slammed by Boston immigration officials for ignoring immigration detainers.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
And while the skincare industry often caters to women specifically, this advice is pertinent to everyone.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
While more than 80,000 people were displaced as more than 10,000 homes and structures were engulfed in flames, Sophie took to the streets to share pertinent information on safety and evacuation measures.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Although those numbers are obviously available, neither the CDC nor the KDHE has released pertinent information about the affected populations.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
And while the skincare industry often caters to women specifically, this advice is pertinent to everyone.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
While more than 80,000 people were displaced as more than 10,000 homes and structures were engulfed in flames, Sophie took to the streets to share pertinent information on safety and evacuation measures.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Although those numbers are obviously available, neither the CDC nor the KDHE has released pertinent information about the affected populations.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pertinent
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“Pertinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinent. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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