were concerning
- past progressive of concern.
Example Sentences
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The union, in a statement released Tuesday, did not detail the accusations against Chavez but said they were concerning enough for the organization to take action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Dr Beth Watts-Cobbe, of Heriot-Watt University, said the rises were "concerning".
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
Barkin said there was nothing in the recent market movements which caused him to think financial conditions were tightening too quickly or in ways that were concerning.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
She asked Stevens if he thought the Facebook posts were concerning and whether it was a “red flag” that Bartelsmeyer’s application requested that several of his prior employers not be contacted.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
They were concerning themselves brightly and strenuously with the details of the visit that day, and were also offering real Western advice on the etiquette of clothes.
From Westward with the Prince of Wales by Newton, W. Douglas (Wilfrid Douglas)
