cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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But rest assured, trapped gas on its own is typically no cause for concern and will resolve with the above tactics. Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026 Leonard also highlighted Barrientos' prior criminal history as a cause for concern. Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 The new suit’s unique joints are shaping up to be a major advancement over previous space suits, but the AxEMU’s relatively high weight is still a cause for concern. K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026 The value of their deals is up for debate, with Strand Larsen’s return of a single Premier League goal this season clearly cause for concern. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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