concerning
Americanpreposition
adjective
preposition
adjective
Etymology
Origin of concerning
First recorded in 1375–1425; concern ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
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For energy investors, the shift in momentum is concerning.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Dr Alison Wright, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, welcomed the strategy but said, despite government commitments on waiting lists, "the picture for women remains deeply concerning".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
During talks in Pakistan, the U.S. asked Iran to agree not to enrich uranium for 20 years, people familiar with the matter said, softening previous demands concerning Tehran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
He wanted to draw Blount out completely so that he could understand certain questions concerning him.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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