- present participle of concern.
concerning
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For Perez-Charlton, the "concerning thing would be if this event ends up bringing the typical drier weather pattern and lack of rain" associated with a sudden stratospheric warming over the coming months.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Joshua Voak said it was concerning the environment had not been discussed much in the summer's election as "there are so many economic advantages to having a healthy environment".
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 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
Another guess concerning the hypothetical experiment’s object: the elimination of war.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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