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February 26, 2024
A cause for concern vs a cause of concern
This is a nice expression that came up in the Writing Session this weekend.
The emerging era of artificial intelligence is a cause of/for concern.
Both prepositions are correct - if ever you have any doubt, just go to Ludwig.guru and type 'vs' (= versus) between the two options, and you'll see
- if both are acceptable
- which one is more common
- some really useful examples from reliable sources
For example:
The recent increase in unemployment rates is a cause for concern.
Inflation is always a cause for concern.
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