Example Sentences

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The November batch of Epstein estate emails included messages between Ruemmler and Epstein where the subject matter pertained to meetings with government officials and other high profile figures, and also personal matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Every other question during the 45 minutes the agent stood onstage pertained to the hiring process or what we could expect in training.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Most of these concerns pertained to last year, too, yet the market rose.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

In the wake of the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic late Saturday night, the immediate fallout pertained to LeBron James and his future with the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

As with all matters that pertained to the Negro’s safety, education, economic mobility, political power, and humanity, the black press put their readers’ mixed feelings about the war on full display.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly