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concerning
[ kuhn-sur-ning ]
preposition
- relating to; regarding; about:
We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.
adjective
- 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
- about; regarding; on the subject of
adjective
- worrying or troublesome
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of concerning1
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Example Sentences
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".
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.
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."
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.
It is the lack of awareness among Black women that is most concerning, she adds.
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