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pertains

American  
[per-teynz] / pərˈteɪnz /

verb

  1. 3rd person singular present indicative of pertain.


Etymology

Origin of pertains

pertain ( def. ) + -s 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In a statement to Barron’s, Abivax said it doesn’t comment on market rumors or speculation as it pertains to mergers and acquisitions.

From Barron's

He said there would be a presence there “as it pertains to oil.”

From Barron's

Material that could jeopardize an active federal investigation, is classified or that pertains to national defence or foreign policy is typically not made public, per justice department policy.

From BBC

Transportation Department has a good guide to seeing what you might be entitled to as it pertains to each individual airline’s rules.

From MarketWatch

But as it pertains to Ohtani and this current Dodgers season, only one question really matters:

From Los Angeles Times