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is concerning
  • present progressive of concern (3rd person singular).

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The quality of the advice being given out by artificial intelligence is concerning England's top doctor.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While Hassett acknowledged that the near-term spike in energy prices is concerning, he sees it as a temporary disruption.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“Using a disability sticker to get ahead is concerning for society,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Indeed, Americans’ current focus on affordability is concerning for the Fed, Coronado said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

What is concerning is the real possibility that we, as a society, will choose not to care.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander