concerning
Americanpreposition
adjective
preposition
adjective
Etymology
Origin of concerning
First recorded in 1375–1425; concern ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
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“Of course, it’s concerning to watch the news, and you can’t help but feel terribly sorry for people who are exposed to all these terrible things,” Hagen said.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The UK and the EU are currently negotiating various deals, including one concerning food safety and standards for animal and plant health.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“Current data raises questions concerning these predicate assumptions,” wrote Nori Gerardo Lietz of Harvard Business School in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
But one possibility would be matters concerning the television rights the league negotiates with media companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
But he should be a very frequent questioner, and then, concerning the matters inquired about, a patient listener to the truth.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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