apprehension
Example Sentences
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And most people feel at least some apprehension about smartphone addiction and social media use among the young.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"There's still that fun element but now, and for the last few years, you are going into Eurovision week with a sense of apprehension and nervous anticipation."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
StarChase claims an 86% apprehension rate with no injuries or fatalities yet from its system.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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
My face must have shown the fear and apprehension I was feeling because Candace smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Ibtihaj. You’re going to do fine.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Vocabulary lists containing apprehension
Lord of the Flies
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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