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apprehension

[ap-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /


NOUN
catching and arresting
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The apprehension that marked her 20s disappeared, replaced by a silent confidence molded from experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I remember having a little bit of apprehension because I’ve had a twisty-turny life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

The son had just arrived home from pre-school at the time of the apprehension, Stenvik said during a press conference on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Chip was already punching in numbers, each digital beep adding to Jonah’s sense of apprehension.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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