apprehension

Example Sentences

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“The markets continue to interpret the conflicting headlines as an indication that we are closer to an end than we were on Friday, but apprehension remains high,” Arlan Suderman of StoneX says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

There’s a lot of truth in worker apprehension: 99% of executives polled said AI will result in some head-count reductions within two years.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Most of Venezuela’s 28 million people face the same challenges and sense of apprehension that they have endured for a dozen or so years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Some behind the scenes believe his apprehension to rotate the team provided a clear indication that it was his intention not renew his contract.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The young king expected this and did not let his apprehension show.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny