cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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These reports are not currently a cause for concern in the U.S... Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 While most cases are not a cause for concern, the problem can sometimes result from serious issues. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 Despite that cause for concern, the stock is up about 25% this year after climbing around 1.5% on Monday. Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 As such, Weldon’s vaccine-skeptic views are a cause for concern in the public health community, the Guardian says. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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