as in concerned
to have (something) as a subject matter
his paper treats of the ethical dilemmas that doctors face every day in the emergency rooms of urban hospitals
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Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026 -
As the cold temperatures sweep through the South this winter, you may be concerned about bundling up and the beauty mistakes that could be ruining your skin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Treated (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated%20%28of%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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