concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
has concerned
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present perfectof concern (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The narrowing of stock participation leading into early October’s record highs has concerned some investors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2026
The revelation of the probe has concerned some senators.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
The state, which is the country’s largest dairy supplier, has become the epicenter of bird flu in cows and has concerned public health experts since the beginning of the outbreak for this reason.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2024
The possibility of privatisation led to a turbulent time for the network, while the proposed launch of its own production arm has concerned independent production companies.
From BBC ● May 7, 2024
He is, I trust, writing under some strong feeling of something or other, which has concerned some one whom he knows; but I am sure he is perfectly sincere in what he says.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 by Various
