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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A national voter survey finds that high fuel and food prices are a top concern in the midterms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
These wood-boring insects are becoming a growing concern for blueberry producers in the state.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
Last month, committee members had expressed concern that Phone First was being cut just as hospital EDs prepared to deal with increased winter pressures.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 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 takes it from me, his look of confusion now mixed with concern.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
What concerns do leaders have about AI in audits?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Parents also raised concerns that their children had not eaten or had anything to drink during her care.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
In March 2025, Tesla recalled over 46,000 of the vehicles because of concerns that the car’s trim could become dislodged.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Governing is harder than campaigning, so those concerns aren’t totally unjustified.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
Even though Duane had very serious concerns about the plan that Magic was suggesting, he didn’t feel strong enough to argue.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
A follow-up rate hike in December is possible, although policymakers could be concerned about recent weak Canadian jobs data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Chinese technology shares have been under significant pressure, with investors concerned about weak domestic demand, intense competition and disappointing earnings," said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Markets.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
“A lot of the clients I have are very concerned about leaving ‘good’ assets to kids,” said Buffardi.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
The charges dated from 1999 to 2009 and concerned six women.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Too much goulash, I expect. They went to lie down. Nothing to be concerned about.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" 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 AI edge will likely accrue to the largest firms—or, more concerning for the legal profession, to technology companies, which can raise capital freely and may displace law firms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite the concerning findings, researchers also identified a potentially encouraging opportunity to protect brain health.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
"These aren't questions you should be concerning yourself with."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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