cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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Maresca’s press conferences in general had been a cause for concern. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 There is the individual who recently came here, committed a crime, joined a gang, or is a cause for concern for homeland security. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026 Additionally, any messaging claiming that a response is necessary to receive a payment is a scam, and messages claiming urgent deadlines are also cause for concern. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025 In terms of safety, the study claims to have found little cause for concern. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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