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pertinence

[pur-tn-uhns] / ˈpɜr tn əns /


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“Those are timeless issues, and obviously they have a certain pertinence today in the United States of America.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

The Reds' failed bid four years ago will be of most pertinence to the Gunners, given it was Manchester City, Arsenal's closest title rivals, who overhauled them.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2023

No one is questioning the legality or pertinence of allowing divergent viewpoints.

From Washington Times Dec. 15, 2022

One had to peruse The Post to read an article with “universal” pertinence and appeal.

From Washington Post Oct. 23, 2020

They were about the same in other towns, but the Salinas Row has a pertinence to this telling.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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