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The phrase "a concerning increase" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a rise in something that raises alarm or worry, such as statistics or trends.
Example: "The report highlighted a concerning increase in the number of cyberattacks over the past year."
Alternatives: "a troubling rise" or "an alarming growth."
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Evidence for a concerning increase in rates of child maltreatment related to parental deployment has also emerged.
First, there was a concerning increase in the number of women giving birth to preterm infants in facilities without the appropriate level of neonatal care.
In our study the young adults who were attending day recreation programs for two consecutive years showed a concerning increase in range of problem behaviours and overall problem behaviours.
Approximately 300 million people in the world currently have asthma and recent decades have shown a concerning increase in the prevalence of this condition in both children and adults.
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"We're seeing a very concerning increase in students who are reporting an increase in mental distress," Meg Houghton, president of the OUCHA, told VICE Monday.
Nick Hardwick's annual report warns that there has been a "significant and concerning increase in deaths in custody", reversing improvements made over the past decade.
These record years are part of a concerning long-term trend of increasing global temperatures.
PMC-Sierra, a semiconductor concern, increased $2.14, to $25; Conexant Systems climbed 83 cents, to $15.96; and Altera jumped $2.49, to $24.88.
MADISON Avenue is seeking to reassure Wall Street of continued growth prospects as concerns increase about a slowdown in advertising spending.
England suffered further frustration on the third day of their game against Australia A in Hobart as concerns increased about their preparations for the first Test in Brisbane.
Nevertheless, spillovers still represent a serious health concern; increases in the reservoir population may lead to dramatic increases in disease prevalence in the target host.
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