be apprehensive of
Example Sentences
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In recusal questions, he said longstanding judicial ethics guidelines state a judge "should not be swayed by partisan demands, public clamor or considerations of personal popularity or notoriety, nor be apprehensive of unjust criticism."
From Reuters ● Dec. 31, 2011
I am willing that you be apprehensive of nothing portentous in blazing stars.
From History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by Andrew Dickson White
She seemed to be apprehensive of their security.
From Command by William McFee
You need not now be apprehensive of my bounty-money: I have ceased to be a soldier; when I was one, you might have thought more charitably of me.
From Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We soon removed from our position, as the small building under which we had taken shelter had been formerly struck by lightning, and we began to be apprehensive of its second visit.
From A Sailor of King George by A. Beckford Bevan
