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 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
The CDC has recorded 121 measles cases so far this year, a sharp increase compared with 2023 numbers that has concerned public health experts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
In all that has concerned the nation the man ever sympathized; and now the nation mourns the man.
From The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 2: 1843-1858 by Abraham Lincoln
