pertinent
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A more pertinent question now is - are Spurs too bad to stay up?
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“Although this study focused on patients with MASLD, these findings may also be pertinent to a broader patient population,” said Lee.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
First, particularly pertinent to current concerns, is thar “creative destruction operates more rapidly,” shortening the time a company may remain large and competitive enough to stay in the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
But stick around, and you will find that Kramer’s take on the subgenre is far more fascinating and pertinent to life outside the movie theater than most of its peers.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
What is pertinent is the calmness of that beauty, its sense of restraint.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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