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Concern

Concern, as a noun, refers to something that causes worry, anxiety, or interest. It can also mean the feeling or expression of worry or doubt. As a verb, concern refers to the act of causing worry or to be of importance or interest.

Sample sentences:

1. Noun - Worry or Anxiety:

- The increasing crime rates in our neighborhood are a major concern for our safety.

- His health concern made him visit the doctor immediately.

2. Noun - Interest or Importance:

- The environmental concerns of the villagers are being addressed by the local government.

- The new legislation aims to address the concerns of small businesses.

3. Verb - Cause Worry or Anxiet:

- The sudden change in her behavior concerned her parents.

- The safety of our personal information online greatly concerns us.

4. Verb - Importance or Interest:

- It does not concern us what they choose to do with their free time.

- The upcoming meeting concerns the future plans of the company.