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pertinent

[pur-tn-uhnt] / ˈpɜr tn ənt /


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With the French Open starting on Sunday, there are two pertinent questions as far as the men's singles is concerned.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

As pertinent as stupidity is another human tendency, to be unable to remain permanently on high alert.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It feels especially pertinent in a new era of maxx eating.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Stephens message is pertinent to many rich families as several states have either raised taxes, or are expecting to, on their wealthier residents.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

What is pertinent is the calmness of that beauty, its sense of restraint.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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