- present participle of concern.
concerning
Example Sentences
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The most concerning part is that my friend says he specifically instructed his former lawyer not to accept a settlement offer, but believes the offer was accepted anyway.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Does this become the principal way of financing these data centers, and the chip company provides backstops? That would be more concerning, in my view.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
What is especially concerning to scientists is that the oceans are already so hot when the natural El Niño weather phenomenon is still some way off its expected peak.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“The fact that our seas will be higher than average is a very concerning factor for coastal erosion and wave impact on cliffs and other structures near the coast, for coastal flooding,” Warrick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 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
