- present participle of pertain.
pertaining
Example Sentences
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I humbly decline your request and actually would love to have a space where everyone is allowed to ask questions pertaining to bettering their understanding of their clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
OpenAI, as well as rival AI firm Anthropic, previously delayed public release of certain AI models due to potential risks, mostly pertaining to cybersecurity or hacking concerns.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Be sure to outline specifics pertaining to burial or cremation and any desired music, readings or religious elements. Consider prepaying or prearranging funeral or memorial services.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In turn, the governor has demanded that the Department of Justice release all records pertaining to the probe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Rick said, “Material pertaining to the Voigt-Kampff personality test. I was testing a suspect when Officer Crams arrested me.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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