pertain
verb (used without object)
to have reference or relation; relate.
pertained
Example Sentences
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“This does not seem to be consistent with some of the stated aims of the RBA review as it pertained to transparency around decision making.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 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
His wife Bushra Bibi had been on remand during the trial - which pertained to allegations the couple had illegally sold state gifts they'd received for personal profit.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024
She also cited the section of the New York Constitution that pertained to voting, which said nothing about sex qualification.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
