cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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His jumpiness in the pocket, decision-making and lack of deep passes are a cause for concern, potentially. Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025 One person in particular who has cause for concern regarding LA is former Lakers forward and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Drinking an occasional soda is not a cause for concern, but drinking them often can affect your health. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 To good-government experts, the arrangement is still cause for concern. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cause for concern

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“Cause for concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cause%20for%20concern. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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