cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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Decades of studies on the health impacts of cell phones have consistently found little cause for concern for most of us. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 Riff said there is cause for concern moving forward as well for Williams. — Jori Parys, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 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 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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