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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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Although mirror life does not currently exist, some experts consider its potential creation a serious biological safety concern.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Of those complex comments, approximately 12 expressed concern and/or disapproval” of California’s coastal management, according to the draft review, which referred to these comments in its recommendations for corrective actions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

The second NHS investigation considered "the full scope" of Hall's work and concluded there was no cause for concern.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

While huge demand for AI chips has powered their earnings growth, investors are watching companies’ spending on their AI buildout carefully on concern that the aggressive pace may not be sustainable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

I walk the paper up to the front, and even gruff Mr. Harris gives me a look of concern.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Campaigners argue this gives renters greater security and confidence to ask for repairs, without fearing they could be evicted if they raise concerns.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Macron in a Sunday speech acknowledged that fuel prices and cost of living were legitimate concerns, and noted that they were shared in other European capitals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

These concerns have encouraged scientists to investigate ways to reduce body fat while protecting the muscles needed for long-term health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Unions vowed to push ahead on the banned route, citing safety concerns over the alternative.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

We were even collaborating with other students to host our school’s first Earth Day celebration, where students could share their concerns and brainstorm ideas to help make a difference in our community.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Scientists are concerned that organisms assembled from reversed biological building blocks could interact with existing life in unexpected ways.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Now we are more concerned that we get your ballot,” she said.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

He says the portrayal of Mr. Macron “in diabolical terms by both right and left is, as far as I’m concerned, terribly unfair.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

But some in the industry are concerned about how people were told about the critical vulnerabilities in PHP, as they fear improvements in AI will throw up more incidents like it.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

“As far as I’m concerned, you did much better than me.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Romig, however, said that the SSA’s message to the public was concerning.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Early returns on the effect of large language models on student learning are concerning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“With Netflix under pressure to find alternative lines of revenue beyond subscriptions, it’s concerning that the company lowered its estimate for its ad business,” said Ross Benes, senior analyst at research firm Emarketer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

What's more concerning for Dr Novita, however, is that her team has reported fires spreading into areas where there has been no history of fire before.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

"These aren't questions you should be concerning yourself with."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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