apprehension
Example Sentences
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This extra confidence comes despite the war in Iran causing volatility in the oil and equities markets, and even as investing pros on Wall Street feel apprehension about risks of potential stagflation and interest-rate hikes.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 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
This week, the Pentagon posted photos of a Coast Guard tactical team, sailors and Marines boarding an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the deck of the Ford ahead of an apprehension.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
"The apprehension force descended into Maduro's compound and moved with speed, precision and discipline," Gen Caine said.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
And I felt myself go tight with apprehension.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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