cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry
There is no cause for concern.

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Arizona isn’t fully grooving at its offensive potential, and the 3-point defense may be cause for concern down the stretch. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Parents should feel empowered to seek professional help if needed to discuss whether or not their child's anger is a cause for concern, as well as strategies that could work well for their individual child. Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024 Pisces February 19 – March 20 Your financial status could be cause for concern at present. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024 While there is justifiable cause for concern about many aspects of this voluminous plan, there are also some efficiency arguments which hold some value. Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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