concerning

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A joint statement from the EU and UN missions and British embassy said the clashes were "deeply concerning".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

More concerning for policymakers, core inflation—which excludes volatile food and energy prices—also picked up, suggesting higher energy costs are beginning to spill over into other prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Sharp said the findings among young adults aged 16-29 were the most concerning as they had higher levels of takeaway use, tended to "buy lunch on the go" and served themselves larger portions.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That could be concerning because it suggests the rally is becoming increasingly reliant on a small group of heavily weighted stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But concerning his subjects, when external affairs do not change, he has to fear that they may be plotting in secret.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli