- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
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So I think “One Man” pertains to that, maybe even to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
In an interview, Isen’s attorney, Patrick Egan, denied any conspiratorial behavior and “any allegations of fraud as it pertains to Warhol prints.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The first executive order pertains to the development of what a senior White House official calls “the first-ever quantum computer powerful enough for scientific research.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 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
Like most people in the Midwest, Embryo doesn’t believe in humor, especially when it pertains to sensitive subjects.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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