pertinent
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By being both uniquely pertinent and terrifying, it’s fair to say that “The Exorcist” is not just a horror classic, but an all-time classic in the history of cinema.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
You could not blame him for swerving a definitive answer, yet it was a pertinent question.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Gather all the login credentials for your accounts, including banking and bills, as well as any other pertinent information someone might need to know to make sure everything is paid or transferred properly.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
But like last year, Beijing again risked not having a senior leader present if the two most pertinent global security issues -- Taiwan and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz -- do come up.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
And Milton was asking himself a few, pertinent questions.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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