concerning

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But celebrations were soon muted when Orr left the field with a concerning looking injury, her place on the field taken by Evie Wills.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“The lack of transparency isn’t just concerning, it’s unacceptable,” said McKinney, who currently leads the major crimes bureau at the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

One community member said she felt defeated because documents concerning a proposed large-scale data center next to her home “might as well be in Klingon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It could affect broader actions concerning environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and federal oversight.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Even as Garfield's health worsened, Brown sent out telegrams saying: “Rumors concerning unfavorable change in President's condition largely sensational,” and “Surgeons believe President is prospectively better than at any time since shooting.”

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow