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concerning

[ kuhn-sur-ning ]

preposition

  1. relating to; regarding; about:

    We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.



adjective

  1. causing concern, worry, or anxiety:

    The increase in unlicensed practitioners is concerning.

    The more concerning elements of the sport were swept under the rug.

concerning

/ əˈɜːɪŋ /

preposition

  1. about; regarding; on the subject of
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adjective

  1. worrying or troublesome
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of concerning1

First recorded in 1375–1425; concern ( def ) + -ing 2( def )
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy has criticised Israeli authorities after two Labour MPs were denied entry to the country, describing the move as "unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning".

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Most concerning is that the world's two greatest economies are now at each other's throats with no indication that either is preparing to backdown.

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Another document, concerning preparations for a call between the prince and Mr Yang, reads "he is in a desperate situation and will grab onto anything."

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The Trump administration has not publicly come after the NFL concerning the Rooney Rule — the 2003 policy that ensures teams will interview minority candidates for head coaching and other senior level jobs — or other practices.

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It is the lack of awareness among Black women that is most concerning, she adds.

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