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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Residents and city leaders alike were concerned about a facility of its type, regardless of size, operating so close to homes and parks.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026 -
Throughout the series, Lennertz and Bowen were concerned with finding a musical language for the characters, and often tried to find corollaries in their instrumentation for the actors’ gestures and expressions.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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They’re crafted from water-resistant material that’s perfect for heading straight from the airport to the beach, thanks to an airy design that keeps feet covered and cool even on hot days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Environmental activist group Save RGV (for Rio Grande Valley) contends the company's rocket launches have left nearby homes covered in debris, disrupted native wildlife and harmed air quality.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Treated (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated%20%28of%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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