cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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However, this is some cause for concern among layoffs from construction employers, of which there are a few. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 The answer is that this doesn’t appear to be a cause for concern at Eaton. Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 Franco said that an unmanned tower at the airport is a cause for concern, especially with the San Carlos Airport being so close to San Francisco International Airport. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025 Although not an immediate cause for concern, frequent cases of frothy urine should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Heidi Cope, Health, 28 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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