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pertain

[per-teyn] / pərˈteɪn /


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All of these estate-planning documents pertain to adults over the age of 18, so Trust & Will’s survey starts with Generation Z, whose members are now between the ages of 16 and 29.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Budget reconciliation is governed by strict rules, enforced by a strict parliamentarian, requiring that reconciliation items pertain to taxes and spending.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet the most haunting contested claim of Moy’s life did not pertain to music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Already, the state has filed or joined nearly 50 legal actions against the current administration, at least seven of which pertain to the environment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

So I sit at the table in the kitchen and practice new vocabulary, purposely saying out loud the words that pertain to cooking.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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