cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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That’s cause for concern regarding privacy among some experts — more on that below. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 But sudden changes can be cause for concern, including withdrawing from longtime friends, becoming unusually secretive or expressing values that are dramatically different from those of the family. Larry Magid, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 This insect is no cause for concern, thus, there is nothing to worry about for your garden. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 In a dressing room where the atmosphere has been a cause for concern over the last two seasons, Rodri would be a key player thanks to his experience, leadership and work ethic. David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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