cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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The overall incidence rate was low—just 2.7 percent of the ticks harbored the parasites—but the researchers say the findings are still cause for concern. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025 Now, these stats certainly sound like cause for concern. Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 13 May 2025 But new spots on the skin can sometimes be cause for concern. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 Our view is that there is minimal fundamental cause for concern with Novo Nordisk; its current valuation appears exceptionally low, contributing significantly to its attractiveness. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

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