pertain
verb (used without object)
to have reference or relation; relate.
is pertaining
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present progressiveof pertain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Why do I have to pay for a service with data that is pertaining to me?"
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2023
My 9 15 3 8 16 22 is pertaining to the place of birth.
From St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated by Mary Mapes Dodge
“I only say it’s fishy,” returned Michael, “that is, pertaining to the finny tribe.”
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
It is pertaining to some of our brothers and sisters who have gone before us into earth-life.
From Added Upon A Story by Nephi Anderson
