- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
Example Sentences
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In “Lifelines,” this pertains to biodiversity as well as human languages and kinds of knowledge, such as indigenous heritage, that are also endangered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It only pertains to new EVs with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $50,000 or less and used EVs sold through a manufacturer’s pre-owned vehicle program at $25,000 or less.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
An aspect that’s similar between Bertei’s accounts and Andy Beta’s storytelling about Alice Coltrane is that Bertei is unflinchingly honest but does not offer judgment unless it pertains to herself.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
The 100% tariff rate pertains specifically to patented pharmaceuticals, not generics.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
I studied the floor and mumbled, “The analysis of how something about the census something interacts with the something and pertains to something.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
