- present participle of pertain.
pertaining
Example Sentences
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Trump said on social media on Saturday that he had a "very good call" with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and others about a "Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
He said his client was not a gang member and that, while Hernández had been accused of murder in El Salvador, he was acquitted of any charges pertaining to that case.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He said that could lead to further “tailwinds pertaining to the security of AI,” although it could take time.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
But the airline groups pointed to "chronic border control understaffing" as well as "unresolved technology issues" pertaining to automation.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
For by now, he’s come to hate questions pertaining to his name, hates having constantly to explain.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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