concern
Usage
What are other ways to say concern?
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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Its closure has caused the price of oil to skyrocket and has raised concerns that a prolonged blockage could raise energy prices - and even lead to a severe contraction in the economies of many countries.
From BBC
The top concerns in a survey of residents were homelessness and addiction, Horton said.
From Los Angeles Times
Investors are likely concerned about a pending merger between Veeco and Axcelis that is expected to close in the second half of this year, Klein said.
From MarketWatch
But those living nearby have raised concerns about the impact it will have on light pollution, wildlife and the surrounding area.
From BBC
Several other drivers expressed their concerns about the impact of the new rules on qualifying.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
