- present participle of pertain.
pertaining
Example Sentences
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The Academies claims its report is “relevant to policy and legal decisions pertaining to climate change and liability for losses sustained as a result of extreme weather and climate events.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Pitt’s legal team previously attempted to depose Stoli executive Alexey Oliynik in 2025, claiming that he had relevant information pertaining to the Jolie deal.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
"Kenyans had no knowledge of the state of affairs pertaining the preliminary agreement."
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Pacific Reign referred questions pertaining to Ohashi to the same agency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
I think about how eager Parker was all day, hoping I’d come through for him so he could talk to Jillian about things not pertaining to a food order.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
