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pertain

[per-teyn] / pərˈteɪn /


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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

Over the last several years, McInerney and colleagues have explored the implications of that study as they pertain to vibration isolation.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

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

“How does that pertain to the ripping down of my house, James?”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson