concerning

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The lack of qualifications or training needed for someone to refer to themselves as a "sleep expert" or a "maternity nurse" - combined with no regulation - is deeply concerning, said all our medical professionals.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Dolly Parton has been receiving treatment for unspecified health issues concerning her immune and digestive systems, she announced Monday, saying at the same time that her postponed Las Vegas residency has been canceled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

This is concerning, and speaks to a wider, more worrying pattern of undermining your daughter’s confidence and her perception of what is healthy and normal within a relationship.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Scientists say one of the most concerning features of these amoebae is their ability to survive harsh conditions that would normally kill other microorganisms.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Smith’s revelation regarding strata heightened the moral awkwardness concerning extinctions.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson