- present participle of worry.
worrying
Example Sentences
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Higher yields are worrying as they can raise borrowing costs for companies and the government, putting pressure on the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
"It is a worrying situation if that's becoming more prevalent because it is incredibly dangerous", he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Before Washington's call, Rosemary Di Carlo, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, warned a "worrying aspect of the conflict in Sudan is its increasing complexity."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Now, the 44-year-old Fuld is no longer worrying about assembling the Phillies’ roster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
I remember my parents sitting in on angry internet meetings with other people from the town, complaining about taxes and worrying about the cost of a new building.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
