cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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That combined with the first inning Tuesday should have been cause for concern, if not alarm, regarding a pitcher the Dodgers expect to open the season in their starting rotation. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026 Iran’s cyberattack capability CEOs worried about cyber attacks have good cause for concern. Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026 The company acknowledges that this may include some alerts that are not actually a cause for concern, but feels confident in this starting point, which can be adjusted based on future user feedback. Sarah Scott, Parents, 26 Feb. 2026 But the fact that Trump is not backing down can be cause for concern. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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