- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
Example Sentences
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In an interview, Isen’s attorney, Patrick Egan, denied any conspiratorial behavior and “any allegations of fraud as it pertains to Warhol prints.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Starting next month, the law will prohibit the sale of any food product that isn’t labeled with either phrase — this pertains to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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
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 analysis of the something census and how the something interacts with something as it pertains to something it was.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
