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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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The competing measures, which have drawn enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot, come at a time when the rising cost of healthcare is emerging as a top voter concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"They're predators – they take fish and frogs, but our biggest concern is that they feed on mammals," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The fee sparked chaos and concern when it was rolled out last fall, especially among tech companies that frequently use the visas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Jeremy Parsons, Artemis program manager, voiced confidence that despite any concern over Blue Origin's readiness, the mission was on track.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

None of this was of any obvious concern to Greg Lippmann.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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