are concerning
- present progressive of concern.
Example Sentences
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Talib says there are also seemingly benign practices that are concerning, such as weight bets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Rising costs and fee hikes are concerning for investors, potentially impacting airport operators and broader travel.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
While being named in the files is not a crime in itself, the accusations are concerning enough that many wonder why prosecutions aren’t forthcoming.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2026
However, there are concerning trends Crawley must correct - most startling a sharp downturn in his record against high pace.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
It is singular how reticent owners of automobiles are concerning the shortcomings and eccentricities of their machines; they seem leagued together to deceive one another and the public.
From Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur" by Eddy, Arthur Jerome
