cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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This history is why any new injury or period of time off is a major cause for concern for both her and her fans. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025 Gold and bond moving higher here is a cause for concern. Todd Gordon, CNBC, 22 July 2025 For some, the fact that the meteorite is being sold rather than donated to science is cause for concern. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 2 July 2025 Rather than being a cause for concern, current viewership trends suggest a powerful opportunity for media entities. Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cause for concern

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“Cause for concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cause%20for%20concern. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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