cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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The trajectory of Scope 3 emissions for some of the most dominant companies in the sector like SHEIN, whose indirect emissions increased by 82% from 2022 to 2023 are cause for concern. Amy Nguyen, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 None of this should be cause for concern, unlike the many times in the past that Tesla almost went out of business, Musk told investors on a call last night. ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025 At risk – showing signs of anxiety: 10% are cause for concern. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 Nonetheless, there might be significant cause for concern for your and your family’s health following the purchase. Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2025.

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