was concerning
- past progressive of concern.
Example Sentences
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Conservationists said it was "concerning" to find so many of the country's "most loved birds" turning up dead months before they were set to return to Scottish shores.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 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
They said it was "concerning" that "people who used the service feel so let down".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2025
Oh! dream not of such villany!" he exclaimed; "it was concerning that dear promise that I wished to speak to you, my sweet Martha....
From The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
