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concern

[kuhn-surn] / kənˈsɜrn /






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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.

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The move follows growing concern in the music industry over a surge in AI-generated music hitting the airwaves.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

One concern investors have is that tech companies are taking on too much debt to fund AI dreams, just as borrowing costs grow more expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The office also expressed concern that fees by a securities holder would diminish a forgotten account.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Now, his concern centres around Canadians' chances for victory.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

She must see the concern in Dad’s eyes, and she reaches out to pat his hand.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

He also tried to subtly rebut concerns among those who had watched the debate and were appalled by Graham’s gaffe.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

We also need a right-sided centre-back as there are serious concerns over how Joachim Anderson will fit Arbeloa's new system.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A weaker dollar and concerns around U.S. debt could also support gold demand, as the precious metal’s prices become less dependent on any single catalyst, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Should it go ahead, the Sandpiper Project would be a world-first, with other offshore phosphate mining projects having been held back by environmental concerns.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

A building proclaims the architect’s concerns by the way in which it weaves these elements into a coherent program.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

Many were likewise concerned that some index rules had changed to accommodate companies like SpaceX, which have big valuations but low “floats” of public shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

She is "really concerned that the UK is not ready or prepared for this".

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The earlier “Insidious” films benefited from the magnetism of Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, who played the concerned parents of a young boy who fell into the Further’s clutches.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

"At this stage, no official requests or notifications have been received by the Embassy or the Consulate General in Sydney, either from the Australian authorities or from the individual concerned," the embassy said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

The CIA was particularly concerned that the pilot might have been drugged and brainwashed by the Russians.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

“Does this become the principal way of financing these data centers, and the chip company provides backstops? That would be more concerning, in my view.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

“The fact that our seas will be higher than average is a very concerning factor for coastal erosion and wave impact on cliffs and other structures near the coast, for coastal flooding,” Warrick said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Dillon said the "deeply concerning" Swans scandal had again thrust into focus "our responsibilities as a sport".

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Since then, more parents have contacted us and their stories have concerning similarities.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Bliss had shut out the three physicians with the closest ties to the Garfield family—Baxter, Boynton, and Edson—from all decisions concerning the president's treatment.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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