concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
had concerned
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past perfectof concern.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The unusual step capped a volatile week in U.S. and Japanese financial markets that had concerned policymakers on both sides of the Pacific.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
Fans covered their eyes and had concerned looks before Pittman got up and walked off the field.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
The award of new 10-year licences to incumbent operators in November also removed a major risk that had concerned investors, said Christy Lee, Asian credit portfolio manager at AXA Investment Managers.
From Reuters ● Feb. 23, 2023
I've had concerned people actually ask me, "Are you okay?"
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2022
One of the biggest riddles presented by the remains had concerned the origins of the man whose elegant clothing found in his cabin had led to him being referred to as the “Gentleman.”
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
