concern
Usage
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Concern implies an anxious sense of interest in something: concern over a friend's misfortune. Care suggests a heaviness of spirit caused by dread, or by the constant pressure of burdensome demands: Poverty weighs a person down with care. Worry is an active state of agitated uneasiness and restless apprehension: He was distracted by worry over the stock market.Example Sentences
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“My overriding concern is that AI development is moving too fast,” Wang said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
As AI's fast-advancing capabilities fuel concern over the increased risk of cyberattacks, here are some questions and answers about the situation:
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Hwang on Thursday said she was not relying on juror statements, but expressed concern about whether jurors could distinguish questions about the adequacy of firefighting efforts from evidence challenging whether the initial blaze continued smoldering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
This means the cars will use more fuel - and that became a concern when it emerged some teams wanted to carry their chassis over into next year to save money.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Ray is behind the wheel, watching us, concern in his eyes.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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Mauritian courts have rejected two bail requests, most recently on October 12, citing flight-risk concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Washington is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group and additional Marines, while relocating some military and diplomatic personnel amid concerns over possible retaliation, the Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
While there could be benefits, there are concerns the trend can lead to higher prices and a reduction in the quality of care - something the CQC says needs to be monitored.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Officials are hopeful this week’s heavy rains have helped ease wildfire concerns, but such storms also raise the risk of debris flows or mudslides in burn scars, as well as flooding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
These were simply not the kind of concerns that a gentleman of property should take seriously.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Similarly, Chinese authorities might be concerned that a full integration of Tesla into SpaceX might lead to the EVs cars conducting surveillance, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
She is more concerned with getting her depressed brother to come on the impending trip to Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Citing unnamed sources, Fox reported that the investigation concerned immigration paperwork completed by Omar’s late father when she was a child.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for Sunday's Premier League match against Bournemouth, but senior figures are concerned about performances and results.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
I know how it’ll sound if I try: I’ll look like a crazy teenager while he looks the picture of a concerned father, the victim of his unruly teenage daughter.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Dr Schnack says if you have a symptom that is "new, concerning or doesn't go away", it is "responsible health behaviour" to check the NHS website.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Romig, however, said that the SSA’s message to the public was concerning.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that “we haven’t pulled anything back,” but “Starlink has the option to make decisions concerning its terms of service.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
“With Netflix under pressure to find alternative lines of revenue beyond subscriptions, it’s concerning that the company lowered its estimate for its ad business,” said Ross Benes, senior analyst at research firm Emarketer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
But Dr. Roland had now begun an informative lecture concerning the care and function of the manifold gasket.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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