be concerned

Example Sentences

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It’s reasonable for people to be concerned about this latest outbreak, said Dr. Nicole Iovine, chief medical epidemiologist and an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida Shands Hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

If you have reason to be concerned, request an accounting of financial activity during the time your brother acted under power of attorney and/or pursue other paths through the probate court.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

On Sunday night, he tweeted that “the only time I’ll ever actually be concerned about the hit piece lies you write about me will be when you stop.”

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

He added that the company does not have “any long-term matter for the shareholders to be concerned with.”

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Admittedly, I have some anxiety problems, but I would argue it isn’t irrational to be concerned about the fact that you are a skin-encased bacterial colony.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green