How to Use concern in a Sentence

concern

1 of 2 verb
  • This study concerns the noise levels in cities.
  • The novel concerns three soldiers.
  • Our mother's illness concerns us.
  • This conversation doesn't concern you.
  • Point out the things that concern you.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • But the sheer cold isn’t what concerns them the most.
    Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The code is a black box, as far as you are concerned.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • That’s it, as far as the Fed is concerned.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
  • But there is also a lot to be concerned about.
    Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The only thing that concerns you is your cat.
    Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • So that alone is very concerning to us.
    CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • He has been concerned since his son was taken.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Adams was concerned the jury may have heard him.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
  • But the question that concerned me most was what to do with it all.
    Tobias Rees, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Well the thing is- what's concerning to me is this.
    CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
  • That’s the thing that is most concerning about this group for me.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Vets weigh in on why dogs start grazing and when to be concerned.
    Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Here’s when you should be concerned about bumps on your nipples.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Aug. 2019
  • So Hogan was concerned, all the way up to the day of the show.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • There’s a reason to be concerned now.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As far as he’s concerned, he’s been given this great gift.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What concerned her, though, was not the snapshot but the movie.
    Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • His posts concern high pork prices and lack of money for his phone bills.
    New York Times, 8 July 2021
  • The skinny on why cats throw up, and when you should be concerned.
    Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
  • This retro treat never goes out of style as far as we're concerned.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But there were many, many concerning things.
    CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • So, why should Land Rover be concerned.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
  • As far as your new lender is concerned, that old mortgage is still your debt.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
  • As far as the law is concerned, though, bum deals are a twilight zone.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
  • That flag is sacred as far as I am concerned.
    Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 25 June 2026

concern

2 of 2 noun
  • They have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
  • They have expressed concern about the cost of the project.
  • Their friend's health is a constant source of concern.
  • She has always shown genuine concern for the poor.
  • Their friend's health is a constant concern.
  • I share your concern about these problems.
  • There is some concern that the economy might worsen.
  • His concern with the well-being of his family is obvious.
  • The governor needs to address voters' concerns about the economy.
  • I appreciate your concern, but there's really nothing you can do to help.
  • This didn’t sound like concern to me.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Young does come with off-field concerns.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Williamson has not been alone in such concerns.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
  • Both teams have concerns, no doubt.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Now those concerns are poised to rise anew.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Now, frost is the next concern.
    CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • There are concerns about his height.
    Mac Engel june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
  • Cook isn’t alone in her concerns.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Much of that concern stems from qualms about the health risks.
    Stephen Wade, ajc, 23 June 2021
  • But the concern does not stop at the grocery aisle.
    Tracy Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
  • The mold concerns have forced major changes to the school day.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Levy said in her opinion that the bone scan concern may be moot.
    Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Jan. 2021
  • Dart did take a hit in the third quarter that caused some concern.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • But there was some concern raised about the long-term upkeep.
    Megan Sims, cleveland, 9 June 2022
  • Even the Dodgers’ lone concern was eased by the end of the day.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2021
  • The idea that a man is sitting in prison, does that concern you?
    CBS News, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Here are some top concerns shared by experts.
    ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025
  • But her big concern was coming home.
    Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Some of these critiques raise valid concerns.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But the skin is thicker on the scalp so there's less of a concern there.
    Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Feb. 2023

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