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Key Takeaways Knee cracking, popping, or grinding is often normal and not a cause for concern unless accompanied by pain, swelling, or instability.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2026 Budget watchdogs have been given fresh cause for concern this week as the rate on 10-year Treasuries has tipped over 5%—a symbolic benchmark for investors and economists.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2026 Understandably, supporters may wonder if this disintegration should pose any lasting cause for concern.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2026 So far, Moynihan said the bank is seeing little cause for concern.—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cause for concern