concerned with

idiom

1

: interested in

They were more concerned with discussing the latest office gossip than with getting the job done.

2

: having to do with : about

The memo is chiefly concerned with hiring policies.

Examples of concerned with in a Sentence

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The justices seemed particularly concerned with how to decide whether a city had enough shelter beds and who would be responsible for sorting out such complex issues day to day. —Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024

However, the lyrics are largely concerned with the difficulties of staying friends with someone after a breakup, and even politely sharing mutual family time. —William Earl, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024

But in recent years, the air district has become concerned with the condition of the Berkeley landfill’s equipment and maintenance. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024

But for the most part opposition runs along the lines of those still concerned with the community stigma that comes with teen pregnancy. —Jahd Khalil, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024

But insurance investors are less concerned with inflation trends, with 42% viewing inflation as one of the greatest macroeconomic risks, down from 55% in 2023. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

Additionally, the prevalence of cars and wagons in the segment points to buyers who are truly concerned with efficiency. —Steve Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024

The eight-part series forces viewers to feel the effort of every act, such that the sight of Tom tromping up and down stairs becomes a recurring motif: Zaillian seems more concerned with the stultifying logistics of Tom’s crimes than the rush of getting away with them. —The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024

In a limited liquidity environment, LPs have been increasingly concerned with how their GPs are pacing, and are encouraging slower deployment, one source who works closely with LPs told Term Sheet. —Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024