concern
Usage
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Concern implies an anxious sense of interest in something: concern over a friend's misfortune. Care suggests a heaviness of spirit caused by dread, or by the constant pressure of burdensome demands: Poverty weighs a person down with care. Worry is an active state of agitated uneasiness and restless apprehension: He was distracted by worry over the stock market.Example Sentences
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The high level of crime has been a major concern for decades, especially since tourism constitutes a significant portion of gross domestic product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
In addition, in New Mexico, there is growing concern that one of Bloom’s largest developments could see additional delays, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
He said the main ethical concern was that the trial would withhold an intervention already proven to protect newborns against hepatitis B.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
While there may be truth to his concern, Sorkin’s introspection is precisely the kind of pause this country could learn from.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Phillip asked, a look of concern crossing his face.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
The watchdog's report also highlighted concerns about the level of rent being charged to non-working royals who had been given accommodation in three royal properties.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The European Union last year condemned his arrest, saying it only heightened concerns about the "erosion of political pluralism" in Macau.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Those reasons echo concerns expressed by the other governors who have granted mass clemencies to people under death sentences.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
The bank isn’t alone in these concerns, with Goldman Sachs earlier this week lifting its forecasts for oil prices.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Safe outside, away from their questions and concerns, I ran with the wind across the field.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
Altman acknowledged that the public is concerned about water use and said that whatever the reason, he understood why people might not want to live near data centers, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The charges dated from 1999 to 2009 and concerned six women.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“A lot of the clients I have are very concerned about leaving ‘good’ assets to kids,” said Buffardi.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Attorney’s Office was very concerned about what might turn up in Ortiz’s phone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
The puzzled driver spoke to the bellboy in Russian and made concerned gestures toward his cargo.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Zelensky's decree also cited Melania Trump's wider humanitarian work, including her efforts concerning Ukrainian children affected by the war, as reasons for giving her the Princess Olga award.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The deal has been renewed until the end of 2028 but South Africa and Rwanda were given notice of their removal after an annual review that cited "concerning" practices.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
The investors cite a list of concerning factors including choppy markets and growing concerns about overexposure to AI bets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The potential connection between obesity and cognitive decline is especially concerning as dementia becomes increasingly common.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Here were two of the unequivocally original patriarchs, declaring that their respective understandings of the Revolution’s legacy concerning slavery were fundamentally different.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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