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apprehension

[ap-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /


NOUN
catching and arresting
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That apprehension will sound familiar to fans of relegation-battling Tottenham Hotspur, who face the prospect of their club playing in the Championship next season in a 62,000-seater stadium that only opened in 2019.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Its creation, back in 2002, was seen by many as a mistake at the same time, and that apprehension has only been deepened.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

“Their dedication and expertise resulted in the identification and apprehension of the suspects, helping to protect our business and our communities,” In-N-Out’s Chief Operations Officer Denny Warnick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

His head turned—there was a queer mixture of questioning and apprehension in his look.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie