- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
Example Sentences
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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
This pertains mostly to business owners, but it also could apply to homeowners or to freelancers who use a car or other equipment.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
The concept of uncertainty pertains to scientists’ ability to describe the properties of a particle.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
