concerned with

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: interested in

They were more concerned with discussing the latest office gossip than with getting the job done.

: having to do with : about

The memo is chiefly concerned with hiring policies.

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They should also be concerned with whether or not the agent can connect information that could change its decision. — Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 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 This makes sourdough a preferable choice over other breads for those concerned with easier digestion and lower blood sugar spikes. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 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 See All Example Sentences for concerned with

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