- present participle of concern.
concerning
Example Sentences
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“It would be concerning to the bond market if that’s the focus of his discussion compared to talking about shorter term inflation being a risk.”
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the "deeply concerning" allegations must be "treated with the utmost seriousness" and "investigated by the relevant authorities".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Despite extensive studies on green tea, there is limited information on the effects of other tea types, such as black, oolong, and white tea, especially concerning their comparative health benefits.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
That head start isn’t even the most concerning part.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Bear Stearns has been the subject of a multitude of rumors concerning our liquidity,” it began.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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