concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
was concerning
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past progressiveof concern.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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We don’t really do ripped-from-the-headlines, but we do things that seem like that because a lot of times we’re talking to professionals, asking them what was concerning them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
The involvement of bin Salman was concerning to the lawmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
The agency didn’t say what the investigation was concerning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Duncan Burton, chief nursing officer for England, said it was concerning that the flu had hit early this year and the increase among children was "worrying".
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
It was concerning this business that Taras very nearly lost his eldership by reason of a word of sensible advice.
From For the Right by Karl Emil Franzos
