concerning

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Dr Alison Wright, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, welcomed the strategy but said, despite government commitments on waiting lists, "the picture for women remains deeply concerning".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

But one possibility would be matters concerning the television rights the league negotiates with media companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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

Despite his Waffle House meltdown, he’s totally normal on Monday and Tuesday—so normal, it’s almost concerning.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli