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apprehension

[ap-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /


NOUN
catching and arresting
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"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

“Private credit and the surge in redemptions reflect investor apprehension about the future of software,” he says.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

He was talented but always worried about getting the next assignment, an apprehension that loomed larger as he aged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The knot of apprehension in Sirenio Gomez melts into pity.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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