germane

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Before 2008, the size of the Fed’s balance sheet wasn’t germane to monetary policy.

From Barron's

“My subject is myself, so this kind of work, in my relationships and with myself, is germane to my writing,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the reports did qualify California’s ranking, by acknowledging that it would be germane if California were a country, not a state.

From Los Angeles Times

More are verifying heritage claims if they are germane to jobs, scholarships and other benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe part of our challenge,” Deverell said, “is that we reach a little too far back, when we have people who are alive and well whose quotes could be every bit every bit as germane.”

From Los Angeles Times