concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
is concerning
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present progressiveof concern (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Inflation is concerning both the Fed and global investors, which is driving the increased rates - or yields as they are known - on bond markets.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Americans can be as cynical as our European friends when it’s warranted—as it often is concerning daily politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The temporary nature of the program is concerning to physicians, as GLP-1s are long-term maintenance medications.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
For energy investors, the shift in momentum is concerning.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
That is the reason of his coming; it is concerning Lucy and her sleep-walking, and not about Jonathan.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
