germane
Example Sentences
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His backstory is quite germane to this tale.
From Salon
He was mystified that the foundation would keep information from judges that is germane to their duties as voters.
From Seattle Times
“I was looking at the people that I was around, that were walking up and down the street and were germane to that neighborhood,” said Anderson.
From Washington Post
According to Raimondo, about 76,000 students each year receive from U.S. universities advanced degrees in engineering disciplines germane to manufacturing chips.
From Washington Post
“The issues are not just germane to Tennessee; all states are faced with children with increased needs, low staffing and fewer placement options,” the department’s said in the audit.
From Seattle Times
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