concerned with

phrase

1
: interested in
They were more concerned with discussing the latest office gossip than with getting the job done.
2
: having to do with : about
The memo is chiefly concerned with hiring policies.

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The Pope and Young Club is concerned with recording trophy game shot by bowmen, and this deer’s antlers exceed its existing record of 186-2/8 for a non-typical whitetail by nearly 100 points. — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 While much of Hungered is concerned with familial relationships, Sofia's friendships are also central to her life. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The person overseeing the relationship may be concerned with reporting, accountability and what happens when something goes wrong. — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Regional forecasts are often concerned with extreme events, such as heavy rainfall, squall lines, severe thunderstorms or hurricanes. — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerned with

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“Concerned with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned%20with. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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