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pertinent

[pur-tn-uhnt] / ˈpɜr tn ənt /


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They highlight that the U.S. consumer-price index data for May will be released on June 10, an increasingly pertinent issue for investors amid a spike in energy costs caused by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But it is pertinent to say Berta's appointment was a necessity following Edu's decision to leave Arsenal in November 2024 to join Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' stable of clubs.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

As pertinent as stupidity is another human tendency, to be unable to remain permanently on high alert.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It feels especially pertinent in a new era of maxx eating.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

A professional, I knew exactly how to search a book for pertinent information.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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