concerned with

phrase

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.

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While much of Hungered is concerned with familial relationships, Sofia's friendships are also central to her life. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The person overseeing the relationship may be concerned with reporting, accountability and what happens when something goes wrong. — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Regional forecasts are often concerned with extreme events, such as heavy rainfall, squall lines, severe thunderstorms or hurricanes. — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Visitors are more likely to be concerned with what lies below. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerned with

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“Concerned with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned%20with. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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