concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
are concerning
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present progressiveof concern.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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When asked why he feels comfortable offering procedures that are concerning surgeons, Hussain says he "totally understands" why some are worried.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
But even these preliminary findings are concerning, experts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Historically they have provided the capital that propelled companies from innovative upstart to global enterprise—but recent trends are concerning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Rising costs and fee hikes are concerning for investors, potentially impacting airport operators and broader travel.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Without the Koran and the four genuine Epistles of Paul, we should be nearly as much in the dark concerning these great men as we now are concerning the historical Jesus.
From The Unseen World and Other Essays by John Fiske
