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have been concerning

  • present perfect progressive of concern.

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There are various elements of the current memory cycle that might have been concerning in past ones, Moore noted, pointing to flattening spot prices and big increases in capital spending from memory makers.

From MarketWatch Mar. 26, 2026

Recently there have been concerning reports in the news of a three-year-old boy who collapsed and was admitted to hospital after drinking a slushy drink.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2024

Initially, the assessment would have been concerning as they struggled to cope with the Leeds press, making sloppy mistakes at the back while passes went astray.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2022

My behavior might have been concerning, but because of my appearance, I was getting more praise than ever.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2022

Surely thou must guess how unquiet I have been concerning thee!

From Ardath by Corelli, Marie