See concern on Wiktionary
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"text": "The government expressed its concern at the fighting in Kenya."
},
{
"text": "Poor sales are causing concern among the owners."
},
{
"text": "Our main concern now is to make sure that everyone is safe."
},
{
"text": "There is widespread concern about the approaching storm."
},
{
"text": "He concern for her children is understandable, given the lack of information."
},
{
"text": "The changes at the school were quite clearly a matter of great interest and concern among students."
}
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"A concern is something that you think is a problem or needs attention."
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"text": "Her look of concern made him feel better."
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"text": "XYZ Company is an ongoing concern, and we have no plans to shut it down."
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"text": "We have received a letter that concerns the recent sale of the property."
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"text": "The article is primarily concerned with Dylan's early life."
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"text": "The recent losses certainly concern me, but I still think things are looking good."
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},
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},
{
"text": "There is widespread concern about the approaching storm."
},
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"text": "He concern for her children is understandable, given the lack of information."
},
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