concerning

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Newman said it was particularly concerning for the native endangered water vole, which he described as the snapping turtle's "top snack".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was dispatching a team to inspect the damage, calling the incident "deeply concerning".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

These organisms, known as free living amoebae, are found in water and soil, but scientists say some species are becoming increasingly concerning as the world warms and water systems age.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“We have heard that you were promised in Alaska the resolution of certain issues concerning Ukraine and Europe,” Zelensky wrote, referring to Putin’s August summit with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She and her brother, while hiding at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, had managed to solve an amazing mystery concerning a Renaissance statue, and Fadi admired her guts.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai