concerning

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Consumers’ long-run inflation expectations rose to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April, concerning Federal Reserve officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The effect may be more concerning for people who already have hypertension or existing heart or liver disease.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

“That makes it all the more concerning for those using weight-loss drugs in an ad hoc or unregistered way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Dayinsure said it was "all too aware" of scammers selling fake insurance and it was "deeply concerning" when innocent people fell victim to criminal activity.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

What is concerning is the real possibility that we, as a society, will choose not to care.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander