cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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To a conservative of this era, the presidency must have seemed the only viable instrument of policy making, and its relative weakness a cause for concern. Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 However, there is a major cause for concern. David Troy, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 At first glance, there could be some cause for concern among 49ers fans. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026 The numbers indeed are cause for concern. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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