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Although the situation is harrowing—and may remind travelers of the cruise ships that were quarantined during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—officials say that the general public does not have cause for concern.—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Of vastly more import and cause for concern, though, has been the conflict in the Middle East, which understandably forced the cancellation of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia earlier this month.—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 However, Cloud isn’t a consistent threat from 3, which is a cause for concern.—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 4 May 2026 The bullpen remains a cause for concern.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cause for concern