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
Well, my dear," said he, taking her hand, "now you have once ventured to come, don't be apprehensive of repeating your visits.
From Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 by Burney, Fanny
You seem to be apprehensive of your own safety.
From The Czar's Spy The Mystery of a Silent Love by Le Queux, William
She seemed to be apprehensive of their security.
From Command by McFee, William
I had, in fact, no reason to be apprehensive of any interference, because only two people besides myself--Wedel and the Emperor--knew my mission.
From The Secrets of the German War Office by Graves, Dr. Armgaard Karl
