cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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General manager Fredrik Harfors assures that there was never cause for concern. Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Typically, this would be a cause for concern. Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 Offensive output is a cause for concern. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Of course, an occasional restless night may not be cause for concern, and most people experience them from time to time. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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