germane to

Example Sentences

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Before 2008, the size of the Fed’s balance sheet wasn’t germane to monetary policy.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

More are verifying heritage claims if they are germane to jobs, scholarships and other benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

Are these kings’ squabbles with the British Parliament over “tonnage and poundage duties” especially germane to the meaning of the U.S.

From Slate • May 16, 2024

We didn't mine for anything that wasn't germane to the film.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2022

Any sound that was not germane to the night would make them alert.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck