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concern

[kuhn-surn] / kənˈsɜrn /






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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.

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Investors have plenty to concern them, including inflation, a possible Federal Reserve interest-rate increase and U.S.-Iran tension.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Denied, he settles for iced tea, but encourages me to eat with the geniality and concern of a grandparent.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

India has described cancer as a major public health concern, saying one in nine of its 1.4 billion people are likely to develop the disease.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz's equaliser.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

“Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Clarke, but you needn’t worry. The children and I have survived Lady Constance in a tizzy before.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

China’s foreign-exchange reserves edged higher in August against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus, renewing concerns about the yuan’s appreciation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

After July's rout of AI-linked firms, dealers have been edging back into the sector, confident that the vast sums invested in recent years will pay off -- despite concerns about elevated valuations.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Copper prices surged to a fresh record on the London Metal Exchange, as mounting concerns over mine supply and the prospect of potential U.S. tariffs sent buyers scrambling for the metal.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

It remains unclear whether Chelsea had concerns over Caicedo's fitness while pursuing several central midfielders on transfer deadline day.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

“Abuelita Remedies,” I lied, relieved to see that the women had dropped their concerns.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

And Dolly Parton herself appeared to have been concerned about the potential impact of AI on artists.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Let’s set the stage for you in a way that won’t spoil this constantly surprising film when it arrives in theaters in December and starts piling up acclaim and awards for all concerned.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Little said he’s particularly concerned about whether vast amounts of personal data is securely stored and whether Flock, a private company, should be able to access it.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

“It’s really important for the Supreme Court, and the public, to know that ranchers are extremely concerned and under tremendous pressure,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

None of them were very concerned as Roz approached.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

More concerning, additional positioning may still need to unwind, potentially pushing the sector even lower.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Alongside rapidly multiplying cancer cells are immune cells, newly formed blood vessels and a particularly concerning group of cancer cells that remain unusually quiet.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

A Lufkin officer was indicted Aug. 24 on 100 counts of misusing official information, which Abbott cited as a concerning development during a Friday radio interview.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

“He’s been incapacitated from the moment he left the field, and with no chance of recovering,” said Carey, who added that he is limited on what he has been authorized to discuss concerning Mayich’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“So ancient that I believed-it no more than a legend. There are still deep secrets concerning Dyrnwyn, unknown even to the wisest. Its loss destroyed Spiral Castle and was a severe blow to Arawn.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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