The phrase "concerned to note" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express a level of interest or attention to a particular detail or observation. Example: In his report, the journalist was concerned to note the rising trend of carbon emissions in the country.
Here's what the letter said: "Dear Edwin Northover I was concerned to note the results of a survey of 140 Conservative candidates for parliament that suggested that climate change came right at the bottom of their priorities for government action.
Instead, the statements seem more concerned to note that the President is not giving up any options or powers — as if bringing accused murderers to court were a prerogative, rather than an obligation.
Harbottle mentioned the BBC Newsnight report that erroneously linked Lord McAlpine with an allegation of child sex abuse and warned: "Given recent events … we are very surprised and indeed highly concerned to note the content on your website".
As more information on the origin of the alleged perpetrators is coming to light, I am concerned to note in the social media a most unfortunate misunderstanding in this respect.
In a statement posted on his embassy's website, Petr Gandalovic said he was "deeply shocked by the tragedy," adding: "As more information on the origin of the alleged perpetrators is coming to light, I am concerned to note in the social media a most unfortunate misunderstanding in this respect.
Rob Garnham, the chairman of the Association of Police Authorities, said: "Whilst the police have made significant improvements to how they respond to sexual offences in recent years, we are concerned to note a rise in the recording of such offences for a sixth consecutive quarter".
A key point to note from all the commentary we have seen from the concerned reporters is not what is being alleged by them, but what is not.
It must be very, very difficult for me, one concerned reader noted, to be among the intolerant and hateful.
But much of his account is concerned to present a uniform conception of truth that embraces these different applications of the term noted above.
Barry urged anyone concerned to call 101.
"People are more concerned to find out about their families".
